Repairing surface abrasions and paint losses Painting can be particularly vulnerable during transport Surface abrasions and localised paint losses The treatment began with a detailed condition assessment. The painting was examined under both normal and UV light to establish the extent of the damage. UV examination revealed several areas of…
Bringing the portrait back to life
Comparison before and after cleaning and revarnishing Paint loss Close-up of the paint layer Detail after cleaning, showing the clarified paint surface and subtle original colours The portrait after conservation
Repairing a tear in a portrait
A tear in a canvas can affect both the appearance and the structural stability of a painting. Careful treatment is therefore needed to stabilise the damaged area while preserving as much of the original paint as possible. A particularly challenging aspect of conserving a portrait is treating damage that directly…