“In examining works of art we can use the electromagnetic spectrum to our advantage, allowing us to see far more than we can with just our naked eye.”
Peeking around the Back Side
The Art Doctor
“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?”
The Art Doctor
The Language of Art Conservation
The first post in a new series looking at the conservation of objects at the Colby Museum.
Face Off
Portraiture as Political Effigy
Benjamin Hallowell’s charmed life in Boston came to an end on August 26, 1765. . .