THE UNVARNISHED TRUTH – CLOSING EVENTS

Thursday December 10

6 pm sharp RESEARCHERS’ TOUR
with Dr. Brandi Lee MacDonald and Nenagh Hathaway

The Unvarnished Truth: Exploring the Material History of Paintings is an exhibition produced by the McMaster Museum of Art, that brings together the scholarly research of applied radiation sciences, anthropology, art history, biomedical engineering, as well as the expertise of conservators, conservation scientists, forensic art historians, curators, and scientists, to examine nine paintings from the collections of the Museum.

7 – 8 PM GUEST LECTURE
Reattribution of an early work by Willem van Aelst: The role of technical studies
with Dr. Melanie Gifford

Melanie Gifford, Research Conservator (National Gallery of Art, Washington), Visiting Lecturer (University of Delaware) has taught techniques of microscopic paint analysis for the Art Conservation Program since 1981. Her research uses technical analysis of painting materials and techniques to consider the relationship between style and technique in the artistic decision-making process. Her primary focus is on the art of Northern Europe from the 15th through the 17th centuries: her publications include studies of Johannes Vermeer, Jan Steen, Georges de La Tour, Jan van Goyen, and Jan van Eyck. (Image, right: Melanie Gifford examining the portrait of Winnie Davis at University of Delaware)

EVENTS ARE FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Please arrive early to ensure a seat.

This event is generously supported by the Office of the Associate Vice-President of Research, McMaster University

McMaster Museum of Art
Alvin A. Lee Building
McMaster University
1280 Main St W
Hamilton, ON L8S 4L6
905.525.9140 x.23241

Museum hours: Tue/Wed/Fri 11am-5pm, Thu 11-7, Sat 12-5
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