Beyond a Cincinnati Legacy: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fleischmann III, Part I

Framed: 9 1/4 x 15 1/2 inches.

Professionally treated by McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Oberlin, Ohio in 1995. The drawing was previously adhered to a board mount, from which it was released. At the time of treatment, it was noted that the recto was considerably more toned than the verso. Paper was stabilized in an aqueous bath and stains/discoloration were removed, and further attempts to reduce discoloration were made via artificial light bleaching, which resulted in some overall lightening in areas of the paper (see pale spots in sky). At the time, conservators noted that these "halo" like areas may have reacted to their treatments because they were previous areas of retouching used to disguise and color-match old stains. Drawing rehumidified to remove planer distortion. Ground was determined to be sufficiently stable at the time of treatment, but was subsequently sealed within its mat and underneath glass of frame; not examined outside of glass out of concern for stability of ground.

The frame probably original, with 19th century Gould and Son, London framer's label to verso.

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