Double Take Virtual Art Talk: Preserving Portraits of War 

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, the Smithsonian American Art Museum presented a virtual edition of “Double Take,” exploring art, service, and sacrifice in honor of Veterans Day. Join Smithsonian experts as they examine artist Claggett Wilson’s watercolor paintings depicting his experiences as a combat Marine in World War I. Learn how American art has been an integral component of commemorating military service with Catherine Maynor, paper conservator at Smithsonian American Art Museum, and Ben Brands, historian at American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC). SAAM’s “Double Take” series brings Smithsonian specialists—from anthropologists and geologists to aeronautical engineers and historians—together to discuss artworks from SAAM’s collection. This special edition of “Double Take” highlights SAAM’s partnership with the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC).