Nomen

die Provenienzforschung

provenance research

Die Provenienzforschung klärt die Herkunft von Kunstwerken.

Provenance research clarifies the origin of artworks.

die Provenienzforschung ((zu et3)) the provenance research ((on sth.)) The provenance research on this painting is ongoing.

die Herkunftsuntersuchung (origin investigation)

A compound of 'Provenienz' (provenance), from Latin 'provenire' (to come forth), and 'Forschung' (research).

Break it down: 'Provenienz' (where it's from) + 'Forschung' (research). It's literally 'researching where something is from'.

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