MELLON, Andrew W: Memorial Fountain near the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

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The Andrew W. Mellon Memorial Fountain is located near the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., honoring the philanthropist and politician Andrew W. Mellon. Designed by Otto R. Eggers and Sidney Waugh, the fountain features bronze and granite materials. It is situated near Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, close to the National Gallery of Art's West Building. The memorial is recognized in key references on Washington's outdoor sculpture and is accessible via nearby metro stations.