This is an oil painting done by Ida Eggleston depicting a mountain scene.
Sadly, there is no exact date to when this was painted and is estimated the painting was done in 1950s, making it at least 70 years old. Due to its age and the fluctuating temperature and humidity of this province, the paint is starting to detach and crack causing thin lines to be visible. This is called crazing. Another problem with this painting is that there is a tear on the top left side and a tear on the bottom right of the painting.
These issues become most noticeable when light is shone through the back of the painting. A previous person tried to fix these issues with masking tape, this was unsuccessful. Repairing the tears requires proper training, cotton lining canvas, consolidant, and Beva 371 film. The patch of cotton lining canvas should be roughly an inch on each side, maybe an inch and a half to the tearing edges to give a little more strength to the painting. Clean the area the patch will be applied, ensure that the tear is aligned and seamless to hide the tear once fully repaired. Apply the consolidant to the area the patch will be place, maybe slightly bigger than the patch to protect the adhesive seeping through to the painting and then wait for the consolidant to dry. While the consolidant is drying attach the Beva film to the patch. Place the patch in position and use a heating iron to adhere the patch to the canvas, use a low heat setting to adhere the patch to ensure you do not burn the canvas or cause any other damages to the painting.
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The reason for this artefact is due to our new exhibit being installed currently in the back staircase on the main floor. The exhibit consists of hanging up some of our collection’s paintings in a Victorian style.
Originally published in the Wetaskiwin Times, February 26, 2020
