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17th c. Anglo-Dutch Military Portrait

Unknown artist and date, oil on canvas, 44" x 37 â…›"

ANALYSIS:

  • Multimodal imaging

  • IRR

  • X-ray

  • XRF spectroscopy

  • Cross-sections

  • FTIR

  • PLM

TREATMENT:

  • De-lining

  • Consolidation

  • Surface cleaning

  • Varnish removal

  • Fill removal

  • Tear repair

  • Humidification

  • Lining

  • Varnishing

  • Filling 

  • Inpainting

  • Re-stretching

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Research into unknown artwork

  • Found materials & techniques aligned with 17th c. Dutch painting methods 

  • Decision-making for structural treatments

  • Future considerations for BEVA linings

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Before and after treatment, normal illumination

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Before and after treatment, raking illumination

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Before inpainting and after treatment

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Varnish & overpaint removed

Old fill removed

Tear repaired with canvas insert

Filled

After treatment

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Verso before and after treatment, backing board applied

Possible Palette:

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