Public Lecture | Conserving Artemisia Gentileschi’s Hercules and Omphale
Advertisement
Artemisia Gentileschi’s painting Hercules and Omphale was severely damaged in a 2020 explosion in Beirut. Over 200 people died, and cultural heritage sites were seriously damaged, including Sursock Palace, where the painting was housed.
Ulrich Birkmaier, Senior Conservator of Paintings at the Getty Museum and former Chief Conservator at The Wadsworth, describes the three-year process of conserving this previously unattributed work, now identified as by Artemisia, the most celebrated professional woman artist of the 17th century. Birkmaier is joined by Oliver Tostmann, Susan Morse Hilles Curator of European Art, for a conversation addressing Artemisia’s impact and the work being undertaken to preserve her legacy.
This program is generously supported by an anonymous sponsor.
Free. Registration encouraged. Meet outside the Museum Shop.
Ulrich Birkmaier, Senior Conservator of Paintings at the Getty Museum and former Chief Conservator at The Wadsworth, describes the three-year process of conserving this previously unattributed work, now identified as by Artemisia, the most celebrated professional woman artist of the 17th century. Birkmaier is joined by Oliver Tostmann, Susan Morse Hilles Curator of European Art, for a conversation addressing Artemisia’s impact and the work being undertaken to preserve her legacy.
This program is generously supported by an anonymous sponsor.
Free. Registration encouraged. Meet outside the Museum Shop.
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
600 Main Street, Hartford, CT, United States, Connecticut 06103
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Host or PublisherWadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
