Scraping, Scraping, Scraping Or A Slow Descent Into Madness. The Conservation of Mathias J. Alten

Get 70% off NordVPN! Only $, plus you get two additional months FREE at Support me on Patreon Official Baumgartner Merch ---------- Yes, I know I used the word “umbrage“ incorrectly, no need to point it out. ;) Sometimes a project comes along that is desperate for intervention but presents a unique set of problems and a very narrow path to success. These projects are without a doubt the most frustrating, difficult and rewarding. This small oil on canvas by Mathias J. Alten had seen better days. Glued onto plywood and coated with a very thick and yellowed surface layer the delicate brushwork and true colors were totally obscured. What appeared to be a painting in desperate need of cleaning turned out to be a bit more involved than first glance would reveal. ----------- Mathias Joseph Alten worked as an artist