In 1945, J. Paul Getty purchased a sixty-four-acre site in Mailibu.
- The Lansdowne Herakles -
In 1954, he opens the original J. Paul Getty Museum in his home to exhibit his collection, of which Greek and Roman antiquities are an important element.
- GODDESSES OF BEAUTY
LEFT: Getty Center, Venus (Roman)
RIGHT: From Getty Villa, Aphrodite (Greek)
In 1968, Getty decides to re-create a first-century Roman country-house, the Villa dei Papiri, on the property to display his growing collection of art.
- The Getty Villa -
In 1974, the new J. Paul Getty Museum opens to the public, becoming one of the California’s cultural landmark.
- Above: From the Getty Villa
Below: From Getty Center, Mercury -
- Above: Mercury – Twisted pose, elongated limbs, and outstretched hands, a display of mannerism -
- Below: The Youth as a Lamp Bearer survived Mt. Vesuvius’ volcanic cataclysm in an excellent state of preservation. -
In 1997, Malibu site closed for renovation while The Getty Center opened to the public.
- Above: From Getty Center, Apollo Crowning Himself – Apollo’s idealized body and balanced pose recall ancient representation of nude male figures. -
In 2006, the newly renovated Malibu Site opens as the Getty Villa, dedicated to the arts and cultures of Greece, Rome, and Etruria.
- From Getty Villa, with very few bronze statue remains from antiquity, The Victorious Youth was recovered from a shipwreck in an international water in Adriatic Sea. It was covered with sea accretion when it was found. =
John Paul Getty wanted to expand room for his art collections. He based the extension from Villa di Papyri in Herculaneum. He established The Getty Trust to advance understanding and preservation of the world’s artistic heritage…..
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On June 6, 1976, J. Paul Getty died from his sleep. He never saw the completion of both buildings….
See my separate entries for both museums -
The Getty Villa
The Getty Center
Last Call…
The Getty Museum is an All Star. The view, alone, from the outdoor porticos across the expanse of the S..F.Valley is well worth the price of admission. Great post, as always.
Yup, the architecture alone is worth the visit.
I did love looking at sculptures now having gone to Italy and other European destinations.
The Villa is one of my favorite places. Great post.
Glad to hear that from you.
I think I’ll have to visit one day
I will forget my job, forget my acquaintances, forget blogging just so then I could tour here in California. Hehehehe
I have added to my list of places to see! Outstanding photography and information!
Cool beans!
Thanks for stopping by. We did visit the Getty Villa in March and the gardens were blooming and enjoyed the tour.
Yup, both Getty Villa and Getty Center have that highly-recognizable gardens views in California.
ok I’m curious how do you get to travel so much brah?
It’s my hobby, Thesoloist.
The Villa is always a favourite!
I knew it!
Our visit of the Getty Museum certainly was delighting and educating. I liked the fact that the parking was away from the Center.
I know, right! I think I only know it to be the only one like that. So glad to hear that you’ve also been. We have a lot of the same European destinations.
What a wonderful place to visit, rommel. I hope I can get there one day. Thanks for sharing the pics.
Thank you so much for the props to my http://CanadianArtJunie.com as one of your featured blogs. I’m honored. Blogging is such a thing of synchronicity. This post is especially interesting to me because I’m shortly travelling to California and both Gettys are on my must-do list. Such an interesting blog.
Cool! I’m sure you have plenty of contacts already of who or where you need to visit. I do wish for you to feature Getty Museums as you have eye for exhibit types.
Share link here PLEASE once you’re done. If you’re interested, my blog is mainly California destinations, and some in Europe.
Sorry, typo – http://CanadianArtJunkie.com
This is one of the greatest treasures! We go every chance we get–it’s a great place for lunch, too! I have my favorite–the Goddess Nemesis. Your photos are wonderful and make me want to go again soon! Very nice!
Hmmmm …. heard some commentators who do the same thing – visiting more than once. I also eavesdropped other visitors who do the same. Is there like a regular-visitor membership?
So you know this —-> That third picture, copycat of the pamphlet hand outs. BWAHAHAHAHA The price, I waited for more probably more than 30 minutes, raising my camera up and down, waiting when the coast is clear before I take the shot. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I am putting the Getty Museum on the list! Stunning photos Rommel and I love your new header photo as well.
I’ll keep the header photo there for awhile then.
I’m guessing anything you put up as a header I am going to ooh and aah over!
Sculptures … sometimes it seems like there should be a ‘ Bubble Cloud ‘ for a caption ! Yes irreverent I know.
Am warming to this sort of Art more I have to say . Got a few shots from some recent UK gallery visits .
Such variety in your blog… keep posting …
Um. Wow. You don’t see this kind of art growing up in Oklahoma. Our museums have tepees and Indian chief headdresses. Maybe a moccasin or two. I feel cultured now.
Oooh, interesting museums in Oklahoma… you should share those even just a little. Hehehe … seriously, esp. I have no idea what a moccasin is. Bwaahahaha
The Getty Museum rocks.. I could spend hours there … and I did when I lived in LA. You did a brilliant job with your photography. Kudos.
Seems like an amazing collection!
lol I see a trend! Love the Getty villa most of al though
kudos! great shots…