Conservator of Paintings
F. Keus, Dutch, ca. 1915

Before Treatment

After Treatment
Treatment Details:
Treated planar deformations in the canvas, most likely caused by moisture. Cleaned the painting to remove grime. Filled and inpainted losses. Re-saturated paint (varnished) with a low molecular weight synthetic varnish, with added UV stabilizers.
•Removed the painting from its strainer.
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•Flattened surface deformations.
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•Edge lined to facilitate re-stretching.
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•Reattached painting to the original strainer.
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•Cleaned the painting aqueously to remove surface grime.
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•Filled paint losses with an inert filling compound.
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•Inpainted losses with conservation colors.
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•Applied low molecular weight varnish with ultraviolet light stabilizers, by brush.
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•Provided the client with examination and treatment reports, as well as before, during and after treatment photography.

Detail Before

Reverse Before

Detail Before

Detail After

Reverse After

Detail After