Gallery Talk: Drawing Materials and Techniques in Sketch, Shade, Smudge—A Conservator’s Perspective

By
Harvard Art Museums

Free

This sepia-toned drawing shows a man leaning back on his knees with dark smudges behind his head. Drapery is around his waist.

Join conservator Abby Schleicher to discuss some of the drawing materials and techniques seen in works in the exhibition Sketch, Shade, Smudge.

Sign-up Information

Ages: Adults.
Wheelchair accessible.

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No application or registration needed.

Cost

This Event is free!

Please check in with museum staff at the Visitor Services desk in the Calderwood Courtyard to request to join the gallery talk. Space is limited, and talks are available on a first-come, first-served basis; no registration is required.

Location

In-person only.

Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States

Neighborhood

Neighborhood 9

Dates and Times

There has been one past occurrence Wednesday, November 12 12:30PM – 1PM

Additional information

Conservator Abby Schleicher will highlight drawing materials and techniques seen in works in the special exhibition Sketch, Shade, Smudge: Drawing from Gray to Black. She will describe how the physical evidence left by artists’ hands—on paper and media, and through mark-making—can deepen our understanding of these works.