Art restoration of one of our largest paintings: Retouching Van Dyck's 'Charles I' | 3
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Published 2020-03-03
Watch how we relined the painting: • Art restoration of one of our largest...
Watch how we cleaned the painting: • Art restoration of one of our largest...
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All Comments (21)
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I appreciate the split screen of before/after for comparison. Beautiful restoration, I've enjoyed watching as the process was thoroughly explained & completed. Thank you.
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I love this painting. I remember first seeing it on a school trip many years ago, learning about the English Civil war. Always thought the Horses head was rather small though lol.
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I have of course saw many restorations and this is by far one of the most special. This is why I am studying to become a conservator. Thank you for sharing.
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Fascinating video. I'd love to see the restored picture in its new frame. I hope it's back on display at the National Gallery soon.
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I am from the USA and I would really like if someday I could visit the National Gallery and see these great works of art in person.
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I enjoyed the series of this magnificent painting and the coming together of such experts. Watching Paul retouch it was thrilling. It was beautiful. Charles I will be remembered.
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Great work Paul. Skilful people always make the most complex of tasks seem simple! (Also that must be your favourite shirt)
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Imagine thé skill it takes to restore a majestic portrait! More so the pressure one faces when responsible for trying to be true to history — matching shade and hue down to a nano. Art restorers are a national treasure — The treasures take care of the treasures! Bravo, Paul! 👏🏼
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Absolutely wonderful video! Thank you! Dankeschön! Can‘t wait this damn pandemic to be over to travel again and see this incredible painting „ in the flesh“!
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Stunning! The blue of the sky is a revelation, just amazing!
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Brilliant...thank you. Very informative about such an impressive painting.
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Amazing difference! The brightness of the colors is wonderful!
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Bravo for your meticuous and skilled care of this treasure
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A brilliant explication of the art restorer’s art. Well done.
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Lovely work - got a lot of dimension And work on clouds and saddle looks amazing - fluid and delicate.
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful work 👍🏻
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What a superb restoration!
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Amazing craftsmanship ...
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Thank you for such great project!
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Great restoration of a grossly scaled horse... BRAVO PAUL!
