Andr茅 Derain: Recovering the light. Restoration of Waterloo Bridge
After the restoration work was completed, Andr茅 Derain's Waterloo Bridge is once again on display to the visitors in a special installation in Room 33 of the permanent collection, which presents the results of that project.
Over the past months, a technical research process has been developed, which has included the identification of the materials that make up the work and the realization of technical images, such as radiography and infrared reflectography, which have allowed them to study the work in depth.
With these results, they have been able to discover Andr茅 Derain's creative process and obtain the necessary information to approach the restoration with the most scientific rigor and respect for the work.
Following the study of the artist鈥檚 technique, complex restoration work was performed. This involved tasks ranging from reinforcing the canvas to consolidating the paint layer. Dirt and grime were removed, as was yellowed varnish.
As a result, the painting has gained depth and recovered the vibrant light and vivid colours that characterise this great painter鈥檚 works.
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After the restoration work was completed, Andr茅 Derain's Waterloo Bridge is once again on display to the visitors in a special installation in Room 33 of the permanent collection, which presents the results of that project.
Over the past months, a technical research process has been developed, which has included the identification of the materials that make up the work and the realization of technical images, such as radiography and infrared reflectography, which have allowed them to study the work in depth.
With these results, they have been able to discover Andr茅 Derain's creative process and obtain the necessary information to approach the restoration with the most scientific rigor and respect for the work.
Following the study of the artist鈥檚 technique, complex restoration work was performed. This involved tasks ranging from reinforcing the canvas to consolidating the paint layer. Dirt and grime were removed, as was yellowed varnish.
As a result, the painting has gained depth and recovered the vibrant light and vivid colours that characterise this great painter鈥檚 works.
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