Art Study Center Seminar: Versos and Marks—Exploring the Past of Artworks
By
Harvard Art Museums
Free
What might be learned about a work of art by looking at its verso, or reverse side?
Sign-up Information
- Ages: Adults.
- Wheelchair accessible.
Children age 14 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
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Registration required
- Sign-up is ongoing
Free admission, but registration is required. You can register by clicking on the event on this form, beginning Tuesday, November 25.
Cost
This Event is free!
Location
- In-person only.
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
Dates and Times
Friday, December 5 11AM – 12PM
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the program to allow sufficient time to sign in at the Art Study Center reception desk (Level 4), and be prepared to present a photo ID. Late seating is not permitted.
Additional information
Join curatorial assistant Casey Monahan to explore how investigating the verso (reverse side) of an artwork can sometimes help construct the history and provenance of a work. Monahan will share how details such as labels, numbers, and other elements that are normally “unseen” are essential for curators as they research and catalogue works in the collections.
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Last updated December 1, 2025.
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