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If you want to see the images on this site at the highest possible quality, you may need to reset your "Display" settings. The paintings from the museum that are showcased on this site are not going to be as clear as possible if your display is set at 256 colors. Many computers are still sold with the "Display" setting at 256 colors, however images on the web always look better when seen at 16 million or True 32-bit Color. Most computers have no problem handling this setting.

If you would like to check or change your "Display" setting follow these steps:

For the PC user running Windows 95: Minimize your browser and any other programs you have running.

Place your mouse on your desktop (i.e. the pointer is just somewhere in the middle of your screen, not sitting on any icon).

RIGHT click once and a box will come up. Then LEFT click on "Properties."

You should have a larger box come up on your screen that has several tabs across the top. Choose the tab that says "Settings."

You should see a picture of your computer monitor, and below that is a section called "Color Palette." If your machine already shows the True Color setting as highlighted then you are all set. Just click the "Cancel" button and get on with your life.

If not, in the "Color Palette," click on the arrow and find the True Color (32-bit or 24-bit) setting. Click on the True Color setting. Then click on "Apply." You may get a message telling you to re-start your computer. Some computers must be re-started to change the display but many do not need to be--you will just need to try it and see. If your monitor starts acting whacky, re-start your computer.

After clicking on "Apply" you will get another box that asks if this is "OK." Click on the "OK" button. Then go back into your browser to see the beautiful paintings from the Smith College Art Museum.