Description
An assortment of approximately 2000 photographic copy prints made from Arthur Kingsley Porter's negatives, now held by the
Fine Arts Library, Harvard University. Images document medieval architecture and sculpture across Europe, with an emphasis
on Romanesque monuments in France and Italy, as well as some images of Spanish and Portuguese sites.
Background
Arthur Kingsley Porter (1883-1933) was a medieval archaeologist, and art and architectural historian. Through his numerous
publications and his post as a professor at Harvard, Porter was instrumental in establishing the study of medieval art history
in the United States.
Extent
6 Linear Feet
(14 boxes)
Restrictions
Photographs and permission to publish must be obtained from copyright holder(s). For further information, contact Library
Reproductions and Permissions.
Availability
Open for use by qualified researchers.