Belle Morrison (American); late 19th century
Lilacs
Oil on canvas | Private collection | Jersey City
Painting restoration: treatment of paint loss
During painting restoration (detail). After flattening the canvas, a new chalk filling replaced the missing ground layer, and the yellowed varnish was removed.
Before painting restoration. Paint loss obliterates an area of the painting.
After painting restoration. After reconstructive retouching of the damaged area, the painting was revarnished.
After painting restoration (detail).