Hear about several valuable works of art that were rediscovered in unexpected places, including a Rodin at Town Hall in Madison, NJ.
Who doesn’t love learning about a priceless painting found in an attic? Or a sculpture sitting for decades in a public garden, only to be found out as an Italian treasure?
After finding myself in the middle of my own art history discovery when I uncovered the provenance of a Rodin sculpture sitting in New Jersey town hall, I learned just how many times this has happened before.
This lecture explores the stories of several different important and valuable works of art that have been rediscovered in unexpected places. The program reviews a brief background of each piece, artist, and how the piece got to be lost, and then found.
About the Presenter: Mallory Mortillaro is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience, and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University. Mallory resides in New Jersey with her husband.
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Roxbury Public Library. It is being hosted by Long Hill Township Library.
Register online or by calling the library at 973 584-2400. The virtual link will be sent to you the day before the program.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History | General | Arts & Entertainment |
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