The meticulous science behind preserving a masterpiece
In short: Go behind the scenes of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to discover how conservators analyze and protect historic paintings from the effects of time.
In this lecture, Isabelle Duvernois, an assistant conservator of paintings at the MMA, explores the recent conservation of Henry Lerolle's 'The Organ Rehearsal'. The presentation details the intricate technical processes required to understand and preserve significant artworks within the Museum's collection.
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