The Getty Museum presents, “Artists on the Move: Journeys and Drawings,” an exhibition examining the travels of European artists between the 16th to 19th centuries from March 10 through May 31.

Featuring works from the museum’s permanent collection and from the Getty Research Institute, the collection examines the travels of artists as they became exposed to different artistic traditions and knowledge, while at the same time disseminating their own knowledge and traditions.

Through a selection of drawings, the exhibition addresses some of the motives that prompted artists to embark on often difficult journeys such as featured artist Federico Zuccaro.

Zuccaro’s series depicts the artistic education of his brother Taddeo. His paintings show the young boy bidding farewell to the family and through body language and facial expressions the subjects reveal a range of emotions associated with travel.

In the age before mass travel, European artists like Zuccaro left their homes for numerous reasons such as honing their skills, securing employment or fleeing persecution and hardship. These artists used tools that were portable and developed a quick process to record their observations using dry media like chalk, metal point and pencil.

“This carefully selected group of drawings reflects on the experiences of migrant artists,” said Edina Adam, assistant curator in the department of drawings. “It explores not only how mobility impacted their practices but also how these itinerant masters contributed to the artistic milieus of their adoptive homes.”

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