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Learn how a simple art cataloging project evolved into a search for a mysterious piece's provenance and became one of the biggest art finds in recent history, right here in New Jersey.
While Mallory Mortillaro was cataloging the artwork housed inside of the Hartley Dodge Memorial in Madison, NJ, she uncovered a masterpiece that had been lost to the art world since the 1930s. After a year of research, the piece was authenticated as an official work by Auguste Rodin. Mallory will share the story of how a simple art cataloging project evolved into a search for a mysterious piece's provenance and became one of the biggest art finds in recent history. Click here to read a New York Times article about this discovery.
Mallory Mortillaro is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience, and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University. Mallory resides in New Jersey with her husband.
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The 36,018 square foot Demott Lane Branch is located in the Franklin Township municipal complex and provides a large community room for library programming, as well as additional meeting room space for community groups, study rooms, public access computers, and more.