Title: Full Cry
Acc. No.: 1629

TREATMENT CARRIED OUT

• Photographic records were taken and these were maintained throughout treatment.
  
• Tests were carried out to remove the surface dirt. After the appropriate reagent was found, cleaning proceeded safely and effectively. Cleaning proceeded using a swab stick.
  
• Following tests including a safety margin-cleaning test, an organic solvent was found to remove the discoloured varnish layer safely and effectively. Cleaning proceeded using a swab stick.
  
• Dirt was removed from between the canvas and the stretcher bar and the back of the canvas was cleaned.
  
• An isolating brush conservation varnish was applied. Losses were retouched and a final conservation varnish was applied.
  
• The frame was cleaned; both front and back, losses filled, missing moldings remade, gilded and patinated. The rebate was lined with felt and the painting secured in the frame.