The Life Guards Semenov Regiment by Unknown Artist (19th century)
Oil on canvas, Military-Historical Museum (Saint Petersburg)
Before and after restoration:
Initial state:
Dirt, grime and darkened varnish on the surface made the colours less vibrant and details of the painting were obscured. Paint surface had various relief craquelure over entire surface.
Done:
The painting was consolidated, cleaned of dirt and yellowed varnish. Restoration proved the sky was blue, not gray. Paint surface has been varnished and retouched.
