Celebrating the sophistication and splendor of mid-18th and mid-19th century Lucknow, is the core of this first major international exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). 
Following ten years of planning, curators Stephen Markel and Tushara Bindu Gude provide a historical framework for this region's rich and unique artistry, and display Lucknow's artistic transformation, from the traditional 16th century paintings depicting the royal court and battle scenes, to the more cosmopolitan landscapes and daily life. As a multicultural nexus point, Lucknow flourished leaving behind vibrant aesthetic achievements and a vital artistic legacy.
The exhibit has something for everyone. Following a chronological and thematic display, this extraordinary exhibit is presented in twelve sections and ten galleries of approximately 200 British and Indian artworks. Included are portraits of Awadh rulers and their patronage of European artists, paintings and 19th century Indian photographs capturing the beautiful city architecture and landscape, prints, textiles, sumptuous decorative arts, royal garments, weaponry, jewelry and Indian films.
Following its run at LACMA, the exhibition will travel to Musée National des Arts Asiatiques-Guimet, Paris, and will be on view from April 6, 2011 through July 11, 2011.
The exhibition is organized by LACMA curator of South and Southeast Asian art and department head Stephen Markel and associate curator Tushara Bindu Gude.
The exhibit runs from December 12, 2010 through February 27, 2011 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) located at 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036. For more information call (323) 857-6000 or visit www.lacma.org 
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