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

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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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Cost

This 행사 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.

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In-person only.

Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy
Cambridge, MA 02138
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Neighborhood

Neighborhood 9

Dates and Times

There has been one past occurrence 수요일, 11월 12 12:30오후 – 1오후

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.