Gallery Talk: Graven Images—Symbolism of Life and Death on Early American Graves
When:
Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 12:30p -
1:00p
Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 12:30p -
1:00p
Where:
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Accessible Spots, Art, History, Photoworthy
Event website:
https://bit.ly/3UiFXPq
Explore the iconography of early American gravestones from New England burial grounds, and gain insight into localized craftsmanship and early American belief systems. These gravestone rubbings are featured in a small installation titled Spiritual Relief, now on view in Gallery 2240.
This gallery talk is part of our New on View series, highlighting recent gallery installations and presenting new insights into recent acquisitions or old favorites.
Led by:
Casey Monahan, Cunningham Senior Curatorial Assistant for the Collection, Division of European and American Art
Please check in with museum staff at the Visitor Services desk in the Calderwood Courtyard to request to join the gallery talk. Talks are limited to 18 people and are available on a first-come, first-served basis; no registration is required.
