Special Exhibitions
Conserving the Past for the Future
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Conserving the Past for the Future |
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Saint Peter Repentant: Removing Old Restorations Associate Conservator of Paintings: Kenneth BéRecent varnish removal showed that an extensive amount of overpainting was done (approximately 40 years ago) to hide a relatively small paint loss in the area of the lantern. Minimal retouching disguised the damaged area and allowed all of the original subtle nuances of the painting to be seen. About Saint Peter Repentant An Old Restoration The CMA Solution Page 4 of 13 | On the next page: Christ and the Virgin in the House at Nazareth: How a Painting's Appearance Changes Over Time |
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