View in the Roman Forum, early 1650s
Oil on canvasexpand_more
Gift of Dr. Alfred Baderexpand_more 66.6
On View in Gallery 310expand_more
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Conservation cost: $6,105
While the painting is in good condition, the historically important frame that surrounds it requires the assistance of a conservator. This Palladian or "Kent" frame is quintessentially British, with texture created through the use of sand over the whole ground of the frieze, weighty architectural ornament, and swags of foliage.
The frame is unstable due to lifting, cracks, and losses in the gesso, primarily along original joints in the underlying wood and along the edges, with large losses on the sides of the frame. There are some breaks/joints, including the back of the shell carving and a section of the ribbon carving near the lower proper right corner. Accumulated materials including soot have left the frame very dirty. Cleaning, consolidation, and repair of gild and tone losses will blend together the frame's appearance and give it new life for many years to come.
Contact the Paintings Department at paintings@artsmia.org or (612) 870-3111 to Champion this artwork.
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