The Discoveries section provides insights into the WPI researchers’ short and long-term research projects. Our blog posts make the most of the WPI Archive, presenting forgotten details and lesser-known aspects of the works and legacies of the artists studied by the WPI.
Discoveries
First Glimpse Into a Historic Photo Archive
Posted on August 04, 2020
The WPI’s Photothèque Archives is a remarkable collection of over 25,000 black and white photographs originally assembled by the Wildenstein Institute throughout the 20th century. These photographs were intended to facilitate staff research on a variety of art historical subjects, ranging from 13th c. religious relief sculptures to 20th c. artists such as Mikhail Larionov. The WPI is currently processing this sizable collection for public use, and will release three […]
