Getty Museum Los Angeles

16 March 2007

When Oudry’s Painted Menagerie debuts May 1 at the J. Paul Getty Museum (at the Getty Center), two life-size 18th century animal paintings will be unveiled for the first time in 150 years. Painted during the reign of Louie XV, when exotic animals were celebrities for an adoring public, the enormous artworks, Rhinoceros and Lion, have languished in storage in a German castle-museum until now. On display through Sept. 2, the Getty Center is open Tuesday through Sunday; closed Monday and major holidays. Admission is free. Parking is $8. No reservations are required for parking

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