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J. Paul Getty Collects

About this Audio Tour

Mr. Getty’s collection and deep interest in the arts formed the core of the J. Paul Getty Museum. Since his death in 1976, many other works of art have been added but those he personally acquired can still be seen in the galleries. Take a mobile tour to find a selection of his objects on display.

<p><strong>Bust of J. Paul Getty</strong></p> <p>Museum Entrance Hall</p>
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Bust of J. Paul Getty

Museum Entrance Hall
<p><strong>Standing Vase</strong></p> <p>Gallery S104A</p>
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Standing Vase

Gallery S104A
<p><strong>Lidded Bowl and Dish</strong></p> <p>Gallery S104A</p>
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Lidded Bowl and Dish

Gallery S104A
<p><strong>Torso of a Draped Female</strong></p> <p>Gallery S104A</p>
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Torso of a Draped Female

Gallery S104A
<p><strong>Double Desk</strong></p> <p>Gallery S104</p>
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Double Desk

Gallery S104
<p><strong>Carpet</strong></p> <p>Gallery S105</p>
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Carpet

Gallery S105
<p><strong>Pair of Wall Lights</strong></p> <p>Gallery S106</p>
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Pair of Wall Lights

Gallery S106
<p><strong>Mechanical Reading, Writing, and Toilette Table</stron></p> <p>Gallery S107</p>
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Mechanical Reading, Writing, and Toilette Table

Gallery S107
<p><strong>Vase</strong></p> <p>Gallery S110</p>
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Vase

Gallery S110
<p><strong>Secrétaire</strong></p> <p>Gallery S113</p>
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Secrétaire

Gallery S113
<p><strong>Furniture Suite</strong></p> <p>Gallery S115</p>
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Furniture Suite

Gallery S115
<p><strong>Portrait of Louis XIV</strong></p> <p>South Corridor</p>
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Portrait of Louis XIV

South Corridor

About this Audio Tour

Mr. Getty’s collection and deep interest in the arts formed the core of the J. Paul Getty Museum. Since his death in 1976, many other works of art have been added but those he personally acquired can still be seen in the galleries. Take a mobile tour to find a selection of his objects on display.