Lowell Lecture

Curated Conversations: Hiding in Plain Sight: Painting Frames at the MFA

Date & Time

Jan. 26, 2020 at 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Location

Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115
Driving Directions

Speaker(s)

Andrew Haines, associate conservator, Furniture and Frame Conservation

Presenting Organization

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Topics

The Arts

Though often overlooked, frames make up one of the largest collections on view at the MFA. Join Andrew Haines, associate conservator, Furniture and Frame Conservation, as he leads a tour through the Museum’s painting galleries, pointing out highlights of the frame collection. Compare designs from different periods, examine examples of ornament, and discuss some of the alternative gilding techniques conservators use to keep frames looking their best.