William Randolph Hearst and J. Paul Getty: Collectors of Antiquities
submitted by Marvin's Underground Evening Lectures
on 10/10/18
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October 16, 2010, The Getty Villa Years before he became a collector of ancient art, J. Paul Getty visited William Randolph Hearst at his San Simeon estate. In this lecture, Hearst Castle historian Victoria Kastner explores the relationship between these two iconic California collectors, paying particular attention to Hearst's collection of antiquities and the influence San Simeon may have exerted on Getty's taste for Classical art and architecture. Love art? Follow us on Google+ to stay in touch: bit.ly/gettygoogleplus
