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Genthe documented haunting scenes during the 1906 earthquake.
Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the painting’s whereabouts over the past year.
By Elise Effman
The Objects Conservation Department worked with outdoor sculpture contractors to conserve the Louise Nevelson sculpture Ocean Gate in 2011.
When conservators design a treatment for a corroded sculpture, they often have to grapple with the issue of the artist’s intent.
The de Young is one of the safest places to be during an earthquake.
By Arielle Hambrecht
The Harald Wagner collection of Teotihuacan murals is the largest and most important outside of Mexico.
A site-specific work inspired by California’s unique topography.
