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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Some Basic Methods For Cleaning Figurative And Genre Art Paintings

By Claudine Hodges


Many of the most well-known painters in history have used canvas as their primary surface, and we are all very glad they did. Many of these oil-on-canvas paintings have lasted for hundreds of years so that modern people can view and appreciate them. We also admire the cave paintings which were preserved naturally by being contained in a cool and dry atmosphere, even if they were not figurative and genre art paintings.

Any museum worth a reputation will have frames, hangers, glass covers and supports available in order to keep the hand oils, dirt, sweat and exhilaration off the priceless works of their many artists. Particularly well-funded museums, such as the Vatican, contain vaults which are temperature and pressure-controlled. Many of the works which originated from the segment of history known as the Renaissance are stored in such vaults.

Anyone wishing to preserve their own work can utilize aerosol sealant sprays that will help their painting adhere to the surface of the canvas. Covering this with glass is also highly recommended, especially if one intends to pass the work down to following generations. If properly cared for, generations of a family can appreciate the artistic talent of one of their own.

Many of us possess paintings which were given to us or picked up at a yard sale. It is important to clean a canvas painting on occasion, as one never knows what the value of a piece of art may be at auction. Some would argue that this process can damage the piece; however, there are some techniques which promise to clean the painting without removing any of the oil-based paint.

Should a piece prove that to be quite rare, it ought to be taken to a museum right away for preservation and display to the public. If it is a personal piece which is not very dirty, it is recommended to dust the surface with a hard-bristled paint brush. Emulsion cleaners can be used for a particularly soiled item, but one must use caution.

The cleaning of a painting on linen is certainly much more difficult, but is often possible to accomplish. Linen paintings tend to suffer damage and deterioration more rapidly than canvas, so the painting must be secured between glass right away. Later a few people come in and spit on the artwork, rubbing their saliva into the surface with a dry cloth to remove any dirt or oils.

Preserving graffiti art can be done by chiseling out the work for a museum as well as having citizens stand up and demand the preservation of certain pieces in city counsel. Those living within the confines of a city have a deep appreciation for the beauty that comes in the form of graffiti art. If a piece can be given special recognition than further efforts can be made to keep it intact.

Any painting can be made to last longer simply by dusting the surface very lightly on a regular basis. If an emulsion cleaner is necessary, one must first find out if the paint is oil or acrylic based. Keeping the room the artwork is stored in clean and free of dust is also important in maintaining what may one day be a relic.




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