MELLON, Andrew W: Memorial Fountain near the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. by Sidney Waugh, Otto R Eggers

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MELLON, Andrew W: Memorial Fountain near the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. by Sidney Waugh, Otto R Eggers

The Andrew W. Mellon Memorial Fountain in Washington, D.C., honors the financier and statesman who founded the National Gallery of Art. Created by sculptor Sidney Waugh and architect Otto R. Eggers, the bronze and granite fountain is located near the National Gallery of Art at Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues. It commemorates Mellon's roles as Secretary of the Treasury and Ambassador to Great Britain. The memorial is part of the Federal Triangle area and is accessible via nearby Metro stations.