WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 1 pm, the Clark Art Institute presents Women Impressionists, the second in a series of free curatorial talks highlighting rarely exhibited aspects of the Clark's noted works on paper collection. 

 

This event takes place in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper in the Manton Research Center.

 

Esther Bell, deputy director and Robert and Martha Berman Lipp Chief Curator, shares a selection of prints and drawings by some of the leading women Impressionists, including the "three grand damesh" of Impressionism, Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, and Marie Bracquemond. Bell's presentation includes several recently acquired works that have yet to be displayed publicly.

 

This event is part of a series of Works on Paper Highlights Talks in the Manton Study Center, which houses the Clark's collection of more than 6,500 prints, drawings, and photographs. Each Wednesday in August, a member of the Clark's curatorial department provides a look inside a facet of the works on paper collection, including rarely exhibited prints, drawings, watercolors, and photographs. The talks are offered from 1–1:30 pm.

 

Free. Capacity is limited. Seating is first-come, first-served. 

 

The Manton Study Center for Works on Paper is located next to the Berenice Abbott's Modern Lens exhibition in the Manton Research Center.