Landscape with Figures, 19th century
Clarence Boyd (American, 1855-1883)
Oil on canvas
Gift of Mrs. Lucinda A. Morris  1957.3  

How much will it cost?  $2,500 

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This picture is in desperate need of structural intervention. The tension on the canvas has gone slack, resulting in visible planar deformations throughout the picture. The canvas will have to be removed from its stretcher and undergo a heat and moisture treatment to humidify and relax the distortions throughout the surface. The tacking margins (where the edges of the canvas are nailed, or tacked, to the wooden stretcher bars, have suffered damage. The solution is to take thin strips of linen and adhere them to the original edges of the canvas. The canvas will then be restretched and re-tacked to its support. If necessary, the stretcher will be replaced.  

A heavy grime layer coats the painting’s surface, which will be removed, significantly improving the picture’s appearance.  

You can make a difference in the life of this artwork, featuring a lovely Kentucky view.