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Restauration Portrait de Louis XV enfant // Restoration Portrait of Louis XV as a child
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Restauration Portrait de Louis XV enfant // Restoration Portrait of Louis XV as a child

Understanding Pastel Restoration Techniques

Assessing the Condition of Pastels

  • The initial step in pastel restoration involves a thorough assessment of the artwork's condition, focusing on both the pastel medium and the canvas technique.
  • Notably, there were significant mold issues present in the hair area of the artwork, indicating a need for careful treatment.

Dust Removal Process

  • A meticulous dust removal process is essential as dust poses a threat to pastels; it requires using specialized tools for effective cleaning.
  • A micro-inspiration technique is employed to eliminate maximum dust particles from the surface without damaging the pastel.

Mold Treatment and Consolidation

  • After addressing dust, treatment for mold is conducted using a specific tool known as a "fripette pasteur," which aids in delicate cleaning.
  • The consolidation process includes inserting tinted Japanese paper behind areas needing support, enhancing both stability and aesthetic appeal.
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🇫🇷 Découvrez la restauration du portrait de Louis XV enfant par Rosalba Carriera, un pastel qui a rejoint les collections en juillet 2024. 🖼 Il est actuellement présenté dans le parcours du château, dans un espace dédié à la présentation des dernières acquisitions (après la salle du Sacre). 🎨 Ce portrait fut réalisé lors du séjour en France de la pastelliste vénitienne, Rosalba Carriera. Entre juin et novembre 1720, elle en exécuta différentes versions, de différentes tailles, avec différentes techniques et sur différents supports. ✍ Il ne s’agit pas ici de la version finale, mais de la première, la plus spontanée et émouvante : le trait léger et spontané traduit l’expression encore juvénile et du jeune roi, alors à peine âgé de 10 ans. ℹ Cette œuvre a été acquise grâce au mécénat de Hubert et Mireille Goldschmidt, par l’intermédiaire des American Friends of Versailles. 🌍 Discover the restoration of Rosalba Carriera's portrait of Louis XV as a child, a pastel that joined the collections in July 2024. 🖼 It is currently on display in the château's exhibition space, in a space dedicated to the presentation of recent acquisitions (after the Coronation Room). 🎨 This portrait was created during the stay in France of the Venetian pastel artist, Rosalba Carriera. Between June and November 1720, she executed several versions, in different sizes, using different techniques, and on different supports. ✍ This is not the final version, but the first, the most spontaneous and moving: the light and spontaneous strokes convey the still-youthful expression of the young king, barely 10 years old at the time. ℹ This work was acquired thanks to the patronage of Hubert and Mireille Goldschmidt, through the American Friends of Versailles. Rejoignez-nous sur / Join us on : ➡ Facebook : https://facebook.com/chateauversailles ➡ X : https://x.com/CVersailles ➡ Instagram : https://instagram.com/chateauversailles ➡ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@chateauversailles?lang=fr © Château de Versailles, 2025