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THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART.
Miscellaneous

In January, 1915, the Curator was informed that a self-portrait of Benjamin West, which hangs in the Senate library committee room in the Capitol, might possibly be obtained for the Gallery. The painting was inspected and found to be a most excellent work and entirely suitable for Gallery exhibition. However, no steps have been taken looking toward its possible transfer.