“A look at the reverse of a painting can reveal a lot about its structure and stability; it’s a bit like examining the foundation of a house.”
What Happened to Kitty James?
The Art Doctor
“How is it possible to be sure of an artist’s intent when examining evidence that is almost two hundred years old?”
Artist Attributed
Ruth Henshaw Bascom's Pastels
“The surviving volumes of Bascom’s diary accumulate references to over 1,100 likenesses, and the more than two hundred extant portraits demonstrate her sensitivity to nuances of physiognomy and dress and her facility with a range of materials.”