Restoration of a Fire-Damaged Painting

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
  • This 1760 portrait barely survived a house fire. Mark Aranson and Ellen Baxter on its problems, and how we addressed them.
    Artwork: Sir Joshua Reynolds, "Miss Day (Lady Anne Fenoulhet)," 1760, oil on canvas, Bequest of Charles J. Rosenbloom
    cmoa.org

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  • @tdannecy
    @tdannecy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    The restorer should have her own show on PBS. I would love to learn more about the art of art restoration.

  • @hebrews48
    @hebrews48 6 ปีที่แล้ว +389

    I love this woman!!!! She's so comfortable and natural on camera. Her passion for her work and the original art really shines through. She does a great job!

  • @neverlandnights
    @neverlandnights 6 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    This woman is fantastic and I want to see more from her! She makes this so fun to watch.

  • @abeolivares2879
    @abeolivares2879 6 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    Who is this woman? I love listening to her talk about the paintings

    • @jazzbeaunola
      @jazzbeaunola 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Ellen Baxter oversees CMOA’s conservation program, and is responsible for the care and maintenance of the museum’s paintings, drawings, and works on paper. She has been working in the field for more than 30 years, and has been at CMOA since 1990.

  • @shufflythedog
    @shufflythedog 6 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    This woman is incredible and her attention to detail is astounding -- I wouldn't have thought to relate the frame to the painting itself in that way. But now that she's discussed it (very passionately!) in such a way, I believe I'll be viewing paintings not just in relation to the frame, but also with the frame as *part* of the painting. You really learn something new everyday!

  • @professionalcommenter
    @professionalcommenter 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Considering the amount of damage prior to her restoration, she did an excellent job of redefining the jawline to a more visually appealing silouette. She did an excellent job in not oversojng the restoration.

  • @theresakraft4417
    @theresakraft4417 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I'm hooked. The expertise, the drama and the delivery. Wonderful channel.

  • @steverundle8635
    @steverundle8635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A beautifully done restoration. Miss Baxter seems to research the personalities behind the works she takes on. And keeps us enthralled!
    Over the centuries so much is lost and she fills in the damaged areas and the persons place in their world. BRAVA! Carnegie is fortunate to have her important work.

  • @matthuckabey007
    @matthuckabey007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ellen Baxter is my new favorite person. What an incredible personality and extraordinary talent.

  • @ayens.4945
    @ayens.4945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    *Would love to see Baumgartner react to other restoration videos*

    • @BlankDragyn
      @BlankDragyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He would dislike the just going over old retouching 😬

    • @crixxxxxxxxx
      @crixxxxxxxxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He would probably be confused that there aren’t 27 different ad breaks.

    • @RawringTaters
      @RawringTaters 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Why does everyone have to bring him up? He does private client work, notmuseum conservation :/

    • @angelasandridge8938
      @angelasandridge8938 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey

    • @angelasandridge8938
      @angelasandridge8938 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@crixxxxxxxxx hi

  • @mollygibson4402
    @mollygibson4402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    More of this magnificent Lady, please. I just want to swim in her voice and absorb the knowledge she shares. Her presence is so dignifying.

  • @poephila
    @poephila 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I really hope you invite this lady to speak again! :D

  • @clarekuehn4372
    @clarekuehn4372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love her restoration and the work of Reynolds.

  • @Bunjil22
    @Bunjil22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ellen Baxter please do more youtube, you are wonderful!

  • @annwilliams6438
    @annwilliams6438 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! You are brilliant with the touching up. Thank you again for a stunning video.

  • @psammiad
    @psammiad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks Julian Baumgartner for teaching me what a fugitive pigment is, the experts don't explain! And I'd say that's a conservation rather than a restoration, her retouching is conservative, as you'd rightly expect from a museum.

  • @anntomelton8167
    @anntomelton8167 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome. Love the frame as well

  • @dalhousieDream
    @dalhousieDream 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This woman is so talented!!

  • @MerryMoss
    @MerryMoss ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work! 💚

  • @dilangomez9355
    @dilangomez9355 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love listening to this lady.

  • @HollyVanHart
    @HollyVanHart 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    ✨ Thanks, can't wait to see you other videos! ✌ 😊 💜

  • @KellyfromMemphis
    @KellyfromMemphis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look at that gilt frame! Imagine that in candlelight...😍

  • @ckannan90
    @ckannan90 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What is the term they keep using to refer to the black and white photograph? Sounds like "meso tin" or something like that

    • @jacquigriffin5973
      @jacquigriffin5973 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Its an engraved copy done before the fire damage.

    • @CindyGarberIverson
      @CindyGarberIverson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are saying “mezzotint”

  • @elizzievb
    @elizzievb 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job! A lovely portrait indeed!

  • @andymandyandsheba4571
    @andymandyandsheba4571 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks amazing after your restoration

  • @angelicaamora11
    @angelicaamora11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah but did they use fully reversible heat, solvent/moisture activated synthetic resin varnish?

  • @elsajones6325
    @elsajones6325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is this one called? Frilly lady with lampshade on head?

  • @zuheyr1
    @zuheyr1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How can I simply clean an old oil painting say from 1920s that I bought from flea market? Thank you

    • @1959Berre
      @1959Berre 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Do not touch it if you lack the experience.

    • @DembaiVT
      @DembaiVT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Contact a restoration group and discuss it. Depending on who painted it, and what was used, it may take little effort to clean. But you need an expert to let you know. The solvents they use are very special.

    • @dianarodriguez8695
      @dianarodriguez8695 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      By setting it on fire

    • @angelasandridge8938
      @angelasandridge8938 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey

    • @angelasandridge8938
      @angelasandridge8938 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DembaiVT hey

  • @The_Butler_Did_It
    @The_Butler_Did_It 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    It's problematic how problematic the problematic damage and problematic previous restorations had caused the painting to become problematic.

  • @johnwilliamson2276
    @johnwilliamson2276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live 35 miles away and have been there 2 times in 71 years. I know that is shameful, but something always comes up.

  • @austind3459
    @austind3459 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think I would've liked to have seen the piece stripped of any in-painting or repairs from before Ms Baxter actually started to re-in-paint the piece..and I can't really believe that this work was even talked about being deaccessioned.. (I probably would have not mentioned that..)

    • @austind3459
      @austind3459 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I say this because I think the end result, her chin and neck are a little too defined for my tastes..Reynold's shadows are usually very soft and vibrate a little bit; there isn't ever a strong line; the line between the chin and neckline is too dark and pronounced..every Reynold's piece I have looked at; it is almost like an airbrush finish..

    • @candacebuck61
      @candacebuck61 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As an artist, I definitely agree about the chin.

    • @angelasandridge8938
      @angelasandridge8938 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi

  • @ladyluckapologies6077
    @ladyluckapologies6077 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That painting looks so alive, she moves her eyes

  • @SoneBlink
    @SoneBlink 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful!

  • @clarac7579
    @clarac7579 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful work ! What is the name of the second painting on the left ?

  • @ragonia_
    @ragonia_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    More of Ellen!!!!!

  • @Car6li8a7
    @Car6li8a7 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!

  • @elebecepe
    @elebecepe 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is Metso tint? Is it the initial drawing beneath the painting? I think that´s what she said, at least that´s what the subtitles picked up...

    • @breico8535
      @breico8535 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      elebecepe Mezzotint. She is referring to the black and white print. The medium used to create the print is mezzotint, an intaglio technique.

    • @lazygardens
      @lazygardens 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Mezzotint. It's the antique version of a photocopier. Slower, of course.
      Artists would have a skilled engraver make copies of their works and sell them or give them away.
      Or the owner would have engravings done and send them to friends and family
      Or someone would have a series of paintings done on a certain subject, have engravings made, and sell them in a book or as a collection of loose prints.

    • @angelasandridge8938
      @angelasandridge8938 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey

  • @phillipsj1990
    @phillipsj1990 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    How many times can you say “problematic”

  • @landontakeamericaback2106
    @landontakeamericaback2106 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow you are amazing

  • @rajeevarts398
    @rajeevarts398 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yah ! It looked really different before while comparing with the original

  • @dodgedabullet670
    @dodgedabullet670 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The face was not well painted originally, but I like all the other detail in her dress & muff...the frame is gorgeous!

  • @tthomas9160
    @tthomas9160 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would love to see her work and not just listen to the before and after

  • @athirahrosli1346
    @athirahrosli1346 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I prefer conservation videos with people talking than with bgm

  • @petarpan840
    @petarpan840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Frame is too clean and bright of a color for the gamma of this painting

  • @marshmellocrybabywalker8396
    @marshmellocrybabywalker8396 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yey!

  • @W-a-r-e-o-n
    @W-a-r-e-o-n 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:00 That change of voice

  • @FreedomLovingLoyalist
    @FreedomLovingLoyalist 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    112,989 views and not enough likes?

  • @beepbeepimasheep7347
    @beepbeepimasheep7347 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    THATS A LOT OF DAMAGE

  • @mouija1450
    @mouija1450 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just can't understand those ornate gilded frames. They're so distracting.

  • @MsFeela
    @MsFeela 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She changed the lips

  • @angelasandridge8938
    @angelasandridge8938 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi

  • @tricia4479
    @tricia4479 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don't think that frame goes well at all. I also don't think the restoration of the face looks great, either.

    • @RandomPlayIist
      @RandomPlayIist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nah, I'm going to agree with the expert on this. I think the restoration was done well and the frame works with the palette.

    • @angelasandridge8938
      @angelasandridge8938 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey

    • @angelasandridge8938
      @angelasandridge8938 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RandomPlayIist hey

  • @giannicolonello3240
    @giannicolonello3240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your storytelling… but that chin…

  • @aucourant9998
    @aucourant9998 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The chin is still way to heavy.

  • @LIsa_Shi
    @LIsa_Shi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    she's not restoring she's redrawing them(((((

    • @GothicaBeauty
      @GothicaBeauty 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Елизавета Шихова what makes you conclude to that?

  • @kwatson4394
    @kwatson4394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That chin redo was horrible 😱😱😱 It is now so uneven and makes her look like she has a growth on the left side of her jaw… 😳 it makes her lopsided

  • @kenkenrednalloh2490
    @kenkenrednalloh2490 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PROBLEMATIC

  • @54321Judith
    @54321Judith 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is not a restoration! It’s a hack job.

  • @mrbells8998
    @mrbells8998 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    sorry but the picture is crap x

    • @marquamfurniture
      @marquamfurniture 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tell us what you like (stuff that is not 'crap') and then let us critique your art.
      Seriously....
      Take up the challenge.