Tag Archives: Conservation of canvas painting

Treating the back of a canvas painting

Reports and write-ups on “Conservation of a canvas paintings” generally skip or very slightly mention the problems (and their treatment) at the back of a canvas painting. We need to understand that back represents the health of the canvas support on which the paint layer is resting. Dust/dirt has a tendency to collect on the…

Dicovering the real Picture by removing dark layers of grime and varnish

a little portion of an old oil painting is being cleared off the grime and varnish to expose the actual paint layer intended by the artist Dicovering the real Picture by removing dark layers of grime and varnish