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Behind the Scenes in Conservation: A Portrait’s Curious Characteristics

by Serena Urry, Chief Conservator

12/7/2023

CAMConservation, paintings conservation, Weir, Twachtman, X-ray, hidden paintings

This small painting by American artist Julian Alden Weir (1852–1919) was donated to the museum by the artist in 1911.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Another Chance Encounter

by Conservation

6/16/2021

paintings conservation, paintings, CAMConservation, Ralston Crawford, John Henry Twachtman, Twatchman

This upright trio recently encountered one another in the Paintings/Objects Conservation lab.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: A Troublesome Letter

by Conservation

10/31/2019

behind the scenes, conservation, Twatchman, letter, John Henry Twachtman, paper conservation

Oil paintings do not usually come to the Paper Lab, but occasionally the conservators share projects, and that is the case here.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Which solvents are best?

by Conservation

7/26/2018

behind the scenes, conservation, paintings, John H. Twachtman, painting treatment

Our paintings conservator has been examining this little painting by John. H. Twachtman.