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Plougastel, The Passage of the Ferry, 1871
Louis-Eugène Boudin (French, 1824-1898)
Oil on panel
Bequest of Drs. Frederick K., Jr., and Elizabeth P. Cressman 2022.6.4
ADOPTED
This beautiful little painting recently came to us as part of a major bequest, and we want to ensure it looks as fresh as possible before installing it in the permanent collection galleries. This is a straightforward treatment; the painting is in good condition overall, with a layer of discolored, aging varnish on the surface of the panel. There are a few areas of small retouching that need to be addressed.
The frame will be padded out to further support the wooden painted panel, and a backing board will be installed to ensure the artwork is safe and secure. There are a few small areas of loss that will be filled in and corrected for overall visual improvement and stability.
Detail of cleaning tests performed on the right edge of the painting.
