Virtue and Vice: Allegory in European Drawing
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This rotation from Getty’s collection explores how European artists from the 16th to 19th centuries made drawings to criticize bad behavior as well as praise virtuous deeds. Drawings of proper and improper conduct range from straightforward examples (charity, lust, and greed) to complex allegories (virtue, decadence, and friendship). Whether warning against sinful ways or celebrating […]
Odilon Redon: Otherworldly Visions
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Odilon Redon (1840–1916) is known for his enigmatic art that celebrated the beauty of nature and mined the dreamlike depths of the imagination. Featuring an exceptional group of charcoal drawings, lithographs, and pastels from Getty’s collection, this exhibition presents the French artist’s fantastical world of haunting darkness and luminous color. Discover Redon’s singular vision and […]