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American painting and sculpture, prints and drawings, from the 18th century to 1960.

Description:

Projects will vary. Interested students should contact us to discuss possibilities. Independent research projects involving the collections at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are welcomed. Staff shortages, building closures, and restricted activity as a result of the pandemic will constrain all projects through 2021.

Preferred Qualifications

Introductory art history courses required; upper level courses recommended.

Details:

Preferred Student Year

Junior, Senior

Project Academic Year

2023–2024

Volunteer

No

Paid

No

Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.

Work Study

No

Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.

Researcher


The Robert L. McNeil Jr., Senior Curator of American Art and Director, Center for American Art