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“Rembrandt and the Inspiration of India”
From March 13 to June 24, “Rembrandt and the Inspiration of India” at the Getty Center
Tue, Mar 13 - Sun, Jun 24 2018
From March 13 to June 24, the exhibition “Rembrandt and the Inspiration of India” will be on view at the Getty Center, Los Angeles, CA. Admission is free, no ticket required.
“Rembrandt and the Inspiration of India”
One of the most intriguing series in Rembrandt’s oeuvre comprises his drawings made in the style of artists serving the Mughal court in India. Juxtaposing Rembrandt’s depictions of Mughal rulers and courtiers with Indian paintings and drawings of similar compositions, this exhibition reveals how contact with Mughal art inspired Rembrandt to draw in an entirely different, refined style prompted by his curiosity for a foreign culture.
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The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to inspire curiosity about, and enjoyment and understanding of, the visual arts by collecting, conserving, exhibiting and interpreting works of art of outstanding quality and historical importance. To fulfil this mission, the museum continues to build its collections through purchase and gifts, and develops programs of exhibitions, publications, scholarly research, public education, and the performing arts that engage our diverse local and international audiences. All of these activities are enhanced by the uniquely evocative architectural and garden settings provided by the museum’s two renowned venues: the Getty Villa and the Getty Center.