Belle Morrison (American); late 19th century
16" x 19 ¾"
Oil on canvas
Private collection, Jersey City
1. Before painting restoration. Paint loss obliterates an area of the painting.
2. During painting restoration (detail). After flattening the canvas, a new chalk filling replaced the missing ground layer, and the yellowed varnish was removed.
3. After painting restoration. After reconstructive retouching of the damaged area, the painting was revarnished.