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What is the USC Fisher Museum of Art?
- The USC Fisher Museum of Art is the oldest museum in Los Angeles, founded in 1939 by Elizabeth Holmes Fisher, who donated 29 paintings to start the collection.
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What makes the USC Fisher Museum unique?
- It is the only museum in Los Angeles dedicated solely to fine art exhibitions and collections.
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How large is the museum's permanent collection?
- The museum’s permanent collection consists of more than 1,800 artworks spanning five centuries.
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What are some highlights of the collection?
- Notable artworks in the museum’s collection include:
- Venus Wounded by a Thorn by Peter Paul Rubens
- St. John the Evangelist by Anthony van Dyck
- Lady Hamilton by George Romney
- Mrs. Burroughs by Thomas Gainsborough
- Femme Étendant Son Linge by Jean François Millet
- Richard Nixon by Andy Warhol
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Where is the USC Fisher Museum of Art located?
- The museum is located on the USC Campus in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park.
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What other museums are nearby?
- The USC Fisher Museum of Art is part of a complex of museums that includes:
- The California Science Center
- The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Address: USC Fisher Museum of Art, 823 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90089, Phone: 213-740-4561
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