50 for 50: Gifts on the Occasion of LACMA's Anniversary
In just 50 years, LACMA has established itself as a world-class museum with one of the strongest encyclopedic collections in the world. The more than 120,000 objects that make up LACMA's holdings are due to the generosity of donors. For the museum's 50th anniversary, that spirit of generosity continues with this exhibition. 50 for 50 will be the first presentation of a selection of highlights from the recent, historic bequest of A. Jerrold Perenchio, a collection of masterpieces from the 19th and 20th centuries by artists including Edgar Degas, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Edouard Vuillard, and others. Spanning centuries and cultures, the exhibition features gifts from more than 25 generous donors. Masterpieces on view include works by Claude Monet, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, and Andy Warhol as well as art from Africa and decorative arts. Shown: Leda and the Swan by François Boucher (France, Paris, 1703-1770) 1742. Oil on canvas. 23 1/2 × 29 1/4 in. (59.69 × 74.3 cm). Promised gift of Lynda and Stewart Resnick in honor of the museum’s 50th anniversary.
