Lines of Connection: Drawing and Printmaking at the Getty

From July 1 to September 14, 2025, the Getty Center presents the exhibition “Lines of Connection: Drawing and Printmaking”

Source: Getty Center · Image: Jacob Matham (Dutch, 1571 – 1631), “Amorous Couple”, about 1621

In Europe, drawing and printmaking have rich interconnected histories evolving from the 15th century—when drawing and printing on paper rose to prominence—to the 19th, when photography and notions of originality significantly altered their relationship. This major loan exhibition tells the story of how artists have worked creatively on paper, crossing boundaries between media and challenging traditions. In addition, see large-scale prints and drawings by LA-based Toba Khedoori, who works across the two media.

About the Getty Museum’s collection of drawings and prints

The Getty Museum’s collection of drawings and prints is one of the most distinguished in the world, spanning works from the Renaissance to the 19th century. It includes drawings by great masters such as Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and Goya, as well as an extensive selection of prints, watercolors, and preparatory sketches. This collection allows viewers to appreciate the evolution of graphic techniques and offers an intimate glimpse into the creative process of some of the most influential artists in the history of Western art.