Gallery Talk: “Dare to Know: Prints and Drawings in the Age of Enlightenment”

Join John Overholt, curator of the Donald and Mary Hyde Collection of Dr. Samuel Johnson and of early books and manuscripts at Harvard University's Houghton Library, on Tuesday, Oct. 25 for an in-depth discussion about one of the most important and consequential prints of the 18th century: "Description of a Slave Ship." The print is on display in the special exhibition "Dare to Know: Prints and Drawings in the Age of Enlightenment." Overholt will share insights about how the print argued effectively and urgently for social change.

Gallery talks are limited to 18 people, and reservations are required. At 10 a.m. the day of the event, reservations will open and may be arranged online through this form. The gallery talk reservation will also serve as a general museum reservation. If required, visitors will pay the museum admission fee upon arrival. Please meet in the Calderwood Courtyard, in front of the digital screens between the shop and the admissions desk. Please see the museum visit page to learn about the general policies for visiting the museum. The Harvard Art Museums are committed to accessibility for all visitors. For anyone requiring accessibility accommodations for their programs, please contact am_register@harvard.edu at least 48 hours in advance.