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Edward Augustus Brackett, 'Shipwrecked Mother and Child', detail, 1848–1851, white marble

Edward Augustus Brackett, Shipwrecked Mother and Child, detail, 1848–1851, white marble. Gift of Edward Augustus Brackett, 1904.64.

On view in Gallery 207

Paula Modersohn-Becker, 'Three Boys Bathing by a Canal,' detail, 1901, Wurmsche Tempera on cardboard, mounted on wood

Paula Modersohn-Becker, Three Boys Bathing by a Canal, detail, 1901, Wurmsche Tempera on cardboard, mounted on wood. Stoddard Acquisition Fund, 2019.48.

On view in Gallery 111

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Public Tours of Jewels of the Nile

Docent-led tours of our latest exhibition are offered every weekend – check our calendar for schedule.

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Our virtual docent-led art discussions focus on exhibitions and select works in the Collection. Both in-gallery and virtual tours available.

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Art Cart: Hands-on Armor

Knightly armor is nice and shiny, but how does it feel? Find out with our hands-on armor activities! Check our calendar for upcoming Art Carts.

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