Northwestern chemist investigates lost reds in Homer painting
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 10:28
in Physics & Chemistry
More than 30 years ago, when Northwestern University chemist Richard Van Duyne developed a powerful new sensing technique, he never thought he would be using it to learn more about treasures in the Art Institute of Chicago's collection -- including a watercolor recently featured in the museum's exhibition "Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light."
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