Revered for its velvety matte surface and neutral palette, the platinum process, introduced in 1873, helped establish photography as a fine art. The process was championed by prominent photographers until platinum was embargoed during World War I, but it attracted renewed interest during the mid-twentieth century from a relatively small but dedicated community of practitioners. This exhibition draws from the Getty Museum’s collection to showcase some of the most striking prints made with platinum and the closely related palladium processes.
Tue – Fri 10am – 5:30pm
Sat 10am – 9pm
Sun 10am – 5:30pm
Mon CLOSED
Free admission, no ticket required
West Pavilion, Lower Level
The Getty Center
The J. Paul Getty Museum
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA
34.0886602, -118.4749687
In Focus: Platinum Photographs
