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Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Phew!

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8/18/2022

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The last step of conserving the large 7’ x 5’ painting by Murillo has arrived.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Structural Support

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6/23/2022

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Now that the Murillo has been cleaned of varnish and retouching, it’s time to address its structural support, in other words, the canvas and stretcher.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Varnished Villanueva

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5/26/2022

Murillo, paintings conservation, CAMConservation

Cleaning of the very large painting by the Spanish artist, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, has begun.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Ladder Required

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3/31/2022

Murillo, paintings, paintings conservation, CAMConservation

Conservation has begun on one of the tallest paintings in the museum.