Finding ourselves in LA with several hours to kill between a wedding and the reception, we headed off the J. Paul Getty Museum (or the Getty as it is usually known).
Located at the top of a hill (reached via tram), it affords stunning views of LA and the nearby Pacific Ocean.
Although most visitors come to see the art housed by the Museum, the buildings and grounds are artfully done.
After seeing an exhibition of paintings, furniture and other decorative arts from 18th Century Paris, we headed to the west building and the collection of European paintings.
Two by James Tissot.
The fabulous Vincent Van Gogh.
Another favourite Albert Moore.
A rare treat. One of Lawrence Alma-Tadema's gorgeously rich classical-themed paintings. There's so much going on it's hard to know where to look.
A very nice museum with beautiful paintings. And the weather sure looks nice there. Snowing here today. :-(
ReplyDeleteIt was a glorious day Once Upon. Not too hot but warm and sunny. We don't get up to LA often so being up there for a wedding made it too good a chance to miss. Getting to the reception later in rush hour - not so great.
ReplyDeleteSorry you have snow. It's May!