Скачать или смотреть 1872 Portrait of a Young Girl Brought Back to Life - Fine Art Restoration

This exquisite 1872 portrait of a young girl arrived at our studio concealed beneath layers of aged, yellowed varnish. The paint layer had oxidized, and extensive overpainting had altered the background. Fortunately, the sitter remained untouched, but the original setting had been completely transformed.
The overpainting—old, heavily oxidized, and painstaking to remove—obscured the portrait’s true composition. As we carefully lifted these layers, a remarkable transformation unfolded. The dark, stormy background gave way to an open sky, full of light and air, while previously unseen foliage reemerged, restoring the original balance of the composition. Removing the yellowed varnish also brought vibrant color back to the girl's face and dress—her pink necklace now glistens once again.

Now fully restored, this stunning portrait is set to be featured in a museum exhibition later in 2025, allowing its true beauty to be appreciated once more.

Stay tuned for more updates from the studio!

Troy Fine Art Services, Inc.
Founded in 1997, Troy Fine Art Services, Inc. is a family-owned art conservation and fine art restoration studio specializing in oil painting restoration, art cleaning, and structural repairs. From minor cleanings to complete restorations, we care for artwork of all periods, styles, and values.

With studios in Fairfield, CT, and Sheffield, MA, we proudly serve art collectors, galleries, museums, and institutions throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New England, and the Northeast. Our mission is to preserve and restore fine art so it continues to inspire for generations.

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