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TITLE: Portrait of a Gentleman ARTIST: Attributed to the School of Gilbert Stuart MEDIUM: oil on canvas DATE: 18th century DIMENSIONS: 32" x 24" | |
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Before Treatment (left): The painting was found to have two distinct layers of varnish (center), and false sideburns. The sideburns were an embellishment from a previous restoration, painted on top of the varnish layer. The actual portrait (right)) Is far more dramatic in its original form. | |
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Left: The original canvas had been lined at least twice before. The lining adhesive was ashpaltum, and had to be mechanically removed. | |||
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Before conservation. | After conservation. | ||
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