J. Paul Getty museum by danapommet

Photography • Architecture • posted on Jan 17, 2010

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In 1974, J. Paul Getty opened his second museum, in a re-creation of the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum, Italy, on his property in Pacific Palisades, California. In 1982, the museum became the richest in the world when it inherited $1.2 billion. The Getty was involved in a controversy regarding proper title to some of the artwork in its collection. In 1997, the museum moved to its current location in Brentwood, California and the Pacific Palisades museum, renamed the “Getty Villa” was closed for renovation until 2006. When you enter the “Villa” – this is your first view. Some information from Wikipedia. Scanned from a photo taken in the early 80s. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous comments. Dana

Comments (25)

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junge1

10:24PM | Sun, 17 January 2010

Great picture and great information Dana. It looks European!

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Faemike55

10:42PM | Sun, 17 January 2010

Fantastic photo, Dana and wonderful information! It's amazing what having just a little money can do...

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zil2008

11:23PM | Sun, 17 January 2010

Great photo.

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mgtcs

11:28PM | Sun, 17 January 2010

WOW....Wonderful Museum my friend, fantastic photo!

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blinkings

11:46PM | Sun, 17 January 2010

I think if I angle the flowers and trees in my front garden I could get it to look just like your photo! Well if I squint........

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Katraz

1:15AM | Mon, 18 January 2010

Great picture, that's some building.

lucindawind

7:57AM | Mon, 18 January 2010

what a beautiful place! wonderful shot

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kbrog

10:10AM | Mon, 18 January 2010

Great POV and capture! Really give a sence of scale.

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wjames

10:32AM | Mon, 18 January 2010

Great capture.

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MagikUnicorn

11:13AM | Mon, 18 January 2010

BEAUTIFUL PALACE

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mickeyrony

11:49AM | Mon, 18 January 2010

A superb residence. Cheer and mile mercies to divide ((5++)) Une superbe demeure . Bravo et mile mercis de partager((5++))

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durleybeachbum

12:19PM | Mon, 18 January 2010

Impressive. A shame he was never really happy.

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jendellas

2:49PM | Mon, 18 January 2010

WOW Dana, are we going inside? I do hope so, looks amazing!!!!!

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Erestorfan

2:57PM | Mon, 18 January 2010

Oh Dana, I didn't realize you had photographed our summer house! You should have stopped in! LOL. Really, this is gorgeous...and having gotten 8 inches of HEAVY snow last night, that ornamental pool is looking VERY good!!!

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sandra46

5:29PM | Mon, 18 January 2010

FASCINATING...

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goodoleboy

6:20PM | Mon, 18 January 2010

Stellar POV employed in this capture of the ornate and well manicured gem, Dana. Good contrast against the dark hills. I didn't know the museum is in beautiful Brentwood.

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