Ever heard of the Monuments Men? They were the group that risked their lives during WWII to protect and recover art across Europe. But here’s a twist: several of them were actually National Gallery employees. Yep, the staff lore here is honestly unmatched. Swipe to uncover the story ➡️ #ArtUncovered . . . . 📷 National Gallery of Art Archives. Manuscript Collections, World War II Monuments Men. Edith A. Standen Papers - Photographs 📷 National Gallery of Art Archives. Manuscript Collections, World War II Monuments Men. Frederick Hartt Papers - Wartime Photographs 📷 National Gallery of Art Archives. Manuscript Collections, World War II Monuments Men. Frederick Hartt Papers - Florence Flood Photographs 📷 National Gallery of Art Archives. Manuscript Collections, World War II Monuments Men. Edward E. Adams Papers - Photographs 📷 National Gallery of Art Archives. Manuscript Collections, World War II Monuments Men. Craig Hugh Smyth Papers - Photographs #art #history #explorepage