October 2014: Dr. Victoria Reed, Lost and Found: Research on Nazi-Era Looting and Restitution at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

October 19, 2014 at 3pm
Archaeological Institute of America Lecture
Dr. Victoria Reed
Lost and Found: Research on Nazi-Era Looting and Restitution at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Nazi-looted art and masterpieces frequently make headlines and are featured in popular culture. But what is the reality of tracking masterpieces? Through a behind-the-scenes look at the process of research and documentation of seizures, thefts, and losses in Europe between 1933 and 1945, this lecture will illustrate how the MFA has conducted research on the Nazi-era provenance or ownership history of is collection.

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