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The National Gallery of art! -
Opened in 1937 -
the front atrium of the north entrance -
it's ranked 2nd nationally and 6th globally -
as a museum of choice -
the museum spots a large collection of fine art -
statues -
all displayed in large accessible galleries -
sculptures -
marble-quete! -
and paintings alike -
tapestries and murals -
coin collections -
old fireplaces -
19th century french paintings -
The garden courts in the museum -
decked with skylight and plants -
a place to chill and relax by the fountain -
the east sculpture hall -
italian paintings from 13-15th centruy -
nicely framed -
The Rotunda -
Oculus of the West Building dome -
of the West Building -
the sculpture galleries serves as a major hallway -
centerpiece on the main floor -
for access to the various smaller galleries -
like this one! -
beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder -
the various small galleries -
housing mostly paintings -
The Shaw Memorial Project -
American galleries -
the west sculpture hall -
view of the gardens from the galleries -
indians! -
skylit! -
the front of the north entrance -
that's all folks!