Dude, homegirl frau’s dress went from potato sack to ballroom taffeta real quick. Amazing work. And the way your restoration brought back the reflection of the dress against the pavement!
I feel like anyone who thinks conserving paintings is a detriment or that old varnish is a valuable patina should be referred to this video. This painting is stunning and all that beauty was totally hidden. The varnish covered up the function of the painting. What a journey it was to watch it be cleaned and all that detail be revealed!
As an artist, I HATE when people pull that crap. They're literally valuing dirt over art. It's offensive in my opinion to say that preserving an accumulation of grime and old varnish is more important than preserving what the artist actually WANTED people to see when they looked at their work.
@Billy White Jr. So there we run into the conflict of The colloquial definition versus the technical. In the layman fashion, pattina is acquired by age and it's the dust and grime and damage and rust and scratches and imperfections. So now we are watching for a distinction between Bettina applied by the artist and therefore deliberate medium.vs patina acquired over time outside the artist vision. And then we get into art that supposed to degrade and it's turtles all the way down.
I audibly gasped when he cleaned the first portion of her dress. The fabric looks photorealistic. The mastery of the painter was matched by Julian's skill in renovation. Amazing work.
It's sad how much legacy varnishes will darken and hide this kind of detail. Invariably when Julian cleans it off of a painting, it is obvious. I understand the new synthetic conservation varnishes retain their clarity a lot better. Do current painters now also use these more durable varnishes? I hope they do, now that we understand their characteristics.
no matter how many of his videos I watch, I am still surprised. I thought she was wearing an earth tone kinda mustard yellow dress, I am sure because of the gradual build up of the grime and yellowing of the old varnish that the owners thought so too
One thing I love about these cleanings is how it helps the viewer discover different things about the painting as it progresses. The reflection on the floor, the shadows, the fact that those dark boxes weren’t just solid colored panels on the wall. Small details you may not notice when viewing the painting as a whole.
What freaks me out is when Julian does a fill in on a repair and you sit watching and the damage literally disappear in front of your eyes and you're like " What Sorcery is this?" lol
Yes! I love the way that beautiful, glowing dress frames the woman and says *this* is the center of the painting, in a way that just position on the canvas could not achieve. 🤩
I know that classical music isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I wanted to say that I appreciated hearing the Blue Danube Waltz in the context of this painting as the background music while you worked. A while back, I remember that you used a lovely piece by Bach for a similar purpose, but since then, I have noticed only generic piano music. As a classical musician, I just wanted to be a positive voice thanking you for keeping classical music out in the public sphere, and also connecting it with yet another form of fine art that is also honed over centuries of evolution and disciplined practice.
I am one of those people who's "cup of tea" is not classical music. Still i think it is a fine addition and entirely appopriate for this video and its sujet. I could even go so far as to say i liked listening to it here. But then the gorgeous lady looks like she would waltz away any time. I think this time the music was already in the painting, julian only brought it out.
Sadly so many classical performances are still protected by copyright, I'm sure that makes it tough for him to include known classical pieces in his videos all the time.
@@respectfulconversation944 So music has two different kinds of copyright - the rights to the composition and the rights to the recording. While a composition may be out of copyright (most things older than 100 years are), the recording quite often isn't.
As someone, who once was learning music, I cannot help but giggle at this painting a bit. Even on the dirty painting you can see how done the girl is. But on the clean painting, especially on that one close-up, you can clearly see that her teacher was done as well. It hits just waaay close to home! It is amazing
The sheer amount of discoloured varnish on her dress is astounding! I straight up thought it was just going a paler shade of browny-yellow underneath, but that white is absolutely gorgeous!
Looking through the comment section of Julien's videos has become part of my routine of watching them. So many people who love art, who love creativity, who have so much passion and knowledge and joy.... this is such a positive corner of youtube. So thank you Julien, and thank you all for being a wonderful community!
Masterly done. When you uncovered the shimmering floor I was oh, my. Then under the table the subtle light hitting the wall, the gold on the table, the white of the linen, then the lady unveiled in stunning silk and satin. Her delicate face and what must be her father looking on with thoughts of his young daughter becoming a woman. A touch of melancholy thinking of the time that has passes while looking to the future... husband and grandchildren. I am going to share this with my grand children we love watching you bring these moments in time back to life for us. Thank you.
Statewench I think you need to look at that sitting observer's face more closely. No doting father there but rather a narrow-eyed scrutiny of a prize he has somehow acquired. And look at HER body language...she's on display.
Seems more like a dance master (dancing instructor) critically judging his pupil's progress. The white would also suggest her debutante status. Although with a dress like this (Rococo - sans panniers though, also the back neckline is a bit off, so probably not from the period) any light pastel colour would show the debutante status afair, the white = debutante was a later invention/generalisation if I'm not completely mistaken.
@@nezumischneider7552 The artist lived 1861 - 1949, so it's likely that it's no earlier than 1885. Fashion changed by 1915 to a completely different silhouette. That boxes the era to 30 years - mostly late Victorian. My ability to identify dresses by their backs is extremely limited.
@@jollyalois In this instance, who the parties are isn't so much about "views", although naturally, if you don't know much about the period, assuming the seated gentleman would be a relative is perfectly understandable. But he is definitely a dance master. He's holding the stick he'd tap on the floor to mark the time. Everyone looks incredibly exhausted - it seems like the young woman could well be a debutante, and perhaps they're preparing frantically for her debut into society. But our views about the amazing painting technique on display and how Julian brought it to life. are all in accord, I feel.
Got to love it when a Victorian artist paints 18th century because they just have to make it appeal to their idea of fashion. It's their equivalent of inaccurate movie costumes for period dramas! A beautiful work, the dress is beautiful such a shame it was hidden under all that varnish and grime instead of being how the artist truly intended! Great work as always, Julien!
Ikr? XD Was like: "Wherrrre arrre the 'panniiiiers'? O.o" And only later: "Oh, neckline seem's to be off." XP And the "Watteau pleats", too afair, come to think of it now..
I’d like to think it was a real 18th century outfit but the undergarments weren’t good, so it sags. And the thing the lady was wearing was probably a top and a separate skirt set. It also wasn’t custom fitted, thus the weird neckline
Just as it is difficult to choose one's favorite painting, movie, food, it is equally difficult to choose one's favorite waltz. You have certainly chosen a masterpiece of music for the background of this particular work.
I never cease to be amazed at the effect of failing varnish on the color blue. Especially that gorgeous teal/grey/blue of French Empire style interiors.
“Everything in life is a dance. The subtle negotiation between multiple entities in an attempt to unify to one common purpose is a current that undulates under every aspect of our lives.” In addition to his many other talents Julian is a philosopher!
it's okay if you want to try to be a philosopher, but you're an art restorer and that's what's beautiful, nice and what we enjoy about you watching your videos, hopefully you can get back to basics.
Now that was a transformation! This painting and your choice of music, brought back a lovely memory.... Speaking of dancing, I had the privilege of dancing with my dad to this piece of music when Andre Rieu came to Australia in 2009. It was to be the last dance we would have. Julian, your work is really awe inspiring. How you do what you do to bring back to life something that looked like a boring piece of work into the true version of itself....wows me every time. It is a wonderful dance to observe! G'day from Australia 😊
I did not realize the man on the left was holding a violin until @9:55. And that poor dress has been waiting for a decent dry cleaning for decades! I’m sure she’s ever grateful to you, Julian, for removing the effects of aging and too much partying over the years. Get your formal clothes professionally cleaned, people. You invested a lot of money in them; take care of them.
My 8yo daughter and I simply LOVE watching your restorations. It's a virtual mission of discovery, a feast for the eyes. I get asked many questions about the BIG words that are used, but the poetic nature and beautiful vernacular certainly fit the furniture. Well done! Norman and Allison.
I was so enjoying the high speed retouching, I could have watched the retouching itself for another hour. I was truly amazed at the details in the painting when you were up close. The details in the faces especially, truly incredible artistry. Both on the part of the painter and the restorer.
Julian, I didn't know I needed this till it was over 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. Honestly, people pay lots of money on therapy and what you provide here on UA-cam does more for me than any therapy. It makes me stop, listen, focus and makes me calm. In this crazy world, sometimes we forget this is just what we need. So thank you. When finances allow I will sign up to your Patreon. * On another note. My 4yr old Granddaughter stayed with me recently and while I was watching one of your videos, she asked what I was doing. So I showed her one of your videos and she is now hooked 🥰. She went home talking about "Julian" and her mum called me up to ask if I had a new fancy man 🤣
This is absolutely one of the most beautiful paintings I’ve ever seen in my entire life. The end product, after so much amazing work and meticulous attention to detail, literally took my breath away. I came for Julian’s sassy attitude and roasting of crappy past conservations but somehow along the way I’ve actually ended up falling in love with art. Thank you, Julian.
I can only imagine this kind of painting is a joy to restore. A simple cleaning with eons of grimes and a largely intact piece that requires minimal repair. And that gold! It just pops.
There is something so soothing and gently thought provoking with Julian's narration. These videos where he slowly removes the old varnish to reveal the true colors beneath are my favorite of his. Thanks Julian for making content that's the perfect antidote to stress and anxiety.
It NEVER ceases to amaze me the revelations just a simple cleaning can display. Just a stunning painting , and as usual a stellar restoration. The painting went from sepia to Technicolor before our eyes. and the expressions on the faces of the subjects are so clear now you can almost read their moods.
When someone asks me what I consider real art, I'll show them this. Working to restore the glorious intentions of the artist, and with the most beautiful of results - a true gift! And the music is so right for this. For a moment I was in another world, as if there with them in the room...
This cleaning was amazing. I would have never believed there was that beautiful dress under the grime. I'm so glad there are people like you who so lovingly preserve these wonderful paintings.
Holy smokes. I was thinking as you wear cleaning "wow, the varnish really dulled the painting" then you got to her dress and I was shocked. That was such a satisfying cleaning video!! :)
i do love the way you go about the cleaning process. leaving the focus point of the painting until last, working around it and showing it come to life with just the background. to then reveal the centre piece and bring the whole painting together and show its true beauty
LCD Soundsystem is so fantastic because of the structure of his songs. It requires time and patience to build up the layers to the climax. Each sound added so carefully and meticulously so as not to waver or topple. This attention to detail makes the final payoff of every song engulf you in its purpose. All the meticulous planning, crafting, and building, creates pieces with the perfect harmonious finale, a wave of sound so powerful it sweeps us with it. Just like this song, the work you put into your projects takes time, patience, and curiosity. We approach the finale with you, watching as you put all the pieces back in their places. We experience the unveiling of this breathtaking artwork from a soot covered canvas, and what makes it so stunning is the process it took to get there. Thank you for this journey.
Thank you Mr Baumgartner for the poetic explanation, the music, the extraordinary comparison of dance, painting, your art . You are unbelievably talented , educated.
Conservator, teacher, engineer, smooth marketer, UA-camr and now a poet. What doesn't this man do?! The delicate details that were revealed during this cleaning were magnificent! The reflections in the floor, the monochromatic wood detailing in the walls, the painting in the painting! I love being able to see and appreciate artwork I would otherwise never know existed.
It's like two different paintings. It's a beautiful piece. I love the expression on the face of the gentleman that's sitting down. He's utterly charmed by her. Love it
Particularly loved watching the grimy blob become a shimmering, gorgeous dress. So much more movement in the painting when it's clean! Thanks for the relaxing video.
The change in the dress color was the most profound transformations I have seen yet after you have cleaned a painting. What a difference!!! Amazing work, Julian...
@@mariagunnarsQ17 I just naturally noticed it the first time! Good to see the old brown varnish gone from everything, I thought, then was "wait what lol"
I am a big fan of cleaning these old paintings to show the original intention of the artist who created them. This one had an amazing transformation!!!!
Wow that dress and the blues on the wall! ❤️ Also, so nice to hear Blue Danube in a positive setting. Needed that rewiring in my brain after Squid Games. 🤣
Julian, as an amateur painter (in the very truest sense of amateur), you bring me such joy in how you release these works from the prison of their past. Glorious to watch...astonishing to contemplate. Thank you.
Very nice reveal. :) I would love to see more ASMR versions. Really like watching the narrated version first to get the technical explanations and other info (like history of the work or its creator). Then watch the ASMR version for the repeat viewings.
Wow! What a beautiful small painting and boy did it need a cleaning. The details, the expressions, the dress, their skin tones, the floor, just everything about it is just exquisite!
I have been watching this channel while digitising and restoring my grandparents old slide photos. Thank you Julian for keeping me company during this time consuming work.
Julian I got a big question I don't know if you're going to see this or not hope you don't mind answering it but do you paint on the side we already know your master of conservation but are you a painter as well
You have restored this painting's beauty Julian! Thank you for showing. This is definitely a painting I wish I could see all of at close quarters, her dress lace, the gold glints on the wall decoration, the violin, all beautiful. I envy the owner of this painting!
My direct and honest opinion: I like these videos, I have watched all of them and will probably continue, but I would really prefer the narration focus be on the technical details, the history of the painting, the painter, the style, materials (oil, acrylic, on paper, on canvas, on wood), year, etc. and also on the technical details of the restauration process, incl. what materials are being used. I am much less enamored by the philosophical or poetic thoughts which I find distracting. But perhaps I'm in the minority.
I completely agree with Peter's comments. I look forward eagerly to each of Julian's videos, but I prefer that the discussion concentrate on the technical aspect of the restoration. I also would like more history/information about the painting itself, when available.
I'm the same. I prefer either the technical videos, or the ones where it's just music. When he's waxing poetic like in this one, it just slides off my brain and I tune it out.
Not gonna lie. Julian’s giving me “You” vibes here. But, if this is my grizzly end with the narration of fine art history in a glass cage in a basement, so be it.
No white dots into the eyes this time? Especially the 'rhythm giver'/dance master on the left doesn't appear to have been a real person but a kind of space holder... As always I'm in awe of your technical skills when it comes to clean and then restore paintings - from tobacco yellowish brown to glittering white 'ballroom taffeta'. If it's possible can you add some details to the origin of the painting? The setting appears to be at the end of the Rokoko period just before the French Revolution in 1789 - and it's not a Courtois scene but a dancing lesson to a commoner girl. The difference in gear between the men wearing the white wigs and the girl isn't nor is she wearing the style of 'armored skirts' that were 'en vogue' to the courts of Europe before but this rather frilly gleaming cloth skirt is giving her a rather cheap look. Maybe a ballet dancer but no 'higher or nobility daughter' because no woman of the time would have left her house just with this thin layer of skirt. The tired as well as cynical look from the sitting man on the right on the dancing girl underlines that - it's the time when women working as dancers, actresses or operatic singers weren't seen as much more than prostitutes with an artistic skill. I really would like to know more about the whereabouts of this painting - if you may, Julian?
the painting is by Leon Brunin. It's from the later 1800s, not 1700s. That skirt isn't a thin layer, it's the top layer that is either taffeta or watered silk from the look of it. she's definitely got petticoats under that.
wow that was lovely to watch! Her dress went from mustard sacking to white silk, it was like magic. Love watching your videos thanks for sharing your work with us
Boy that's some real trolls out there the video has been up for 2 minutes already has one dislike how do you dislike something you haven't even seen yet
Dude, homegirl frau’s dress went from potato sack to ballroom taffeta real quick. Amazing work. And the way your restoration brought back the reflection of the dress against the pavement!
It went from wet concrete to marble real quick💃🏼
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@@Gdsmith504 UA-cam not reddit
Pavement🤣
Homegirl frau 😂👌🏻
I feel like anyone who thinks conserving paintings is a detriment or that old varnish is a valuable patina should be referred to this video. This painting is stunning and all that beauty was totally hidden. The varnish covered up the function of the painting. What a journey it was to watch it be cleaned and all that detail be revealed!
As an artist, I HATE when people pull that crap. They're literally valuing dirt over art. It's offensive in my opinion to say that preserving an accumulation of grime and old varnish is more important than preserving what the artist actually WANTED people to see when they looked at their work.
Patina is of value on certain old(er) cars and antique tools or other workaday objects.
Patina is a sin on Works of Art.
@Billy White Jr. So there we run into the conflict of The colloquial definition versus the technical. In the layman fashion, pattina is acquired by age and it's the dust and grime and damage and rust and scratches and imperfections. So now we are watching for a distinction between Bettina applied by the artist and therefore deliberate medium.vs patina acquired over time outside the artist vision. And then we get into art that supposed to degrade and it's turtles all the way down.
@@trapjohnson Bettina has left the area. :P
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Bettina didn’t appreciate us calling her grimy 😂
I audibly gasped when he cleaned the first portion of her dress. The fabric looks photorealistic. The mastery of the painter was matched by Julian's skill in renovation. Amazing work.
LOL.
Well said! 💟
I did too!
It's sad how much legacy varnishes will darken and hide this kind of detail. Invariably when Julian cleans it off of a painting, it is obvious. I understand the new synthetic conservation varnishes retain their clarity a lot better. Do current painters now also use these more durable varnishes? I hope they do, now that we understand their characteristics.
Same like me! Really thougt that dress was yellow 😅😂
Me watching Julian clean the dance painting, "OMG, there's a reflection, Omg, there's a shadow, OMG that thing is filthy!" LOL
I got an "OMG those are ~paintings~ in the background" and an "oh, there's a violin!"
Ahaha I was litrally about to write the same thing.
I will never get over the reveal of colours hidden by the grime !
Wasn't it breath-taking 💙
Yeah. I never would have seen that there was a reflection on the floor otherwise.
no matter how many of his videos I watch, I am still surprised. I thought she was wearing an earth tone kinda mustard yellow dress, I am sure because of the gradual build up of the grime and yellowing of the old varnish that the owners thought so too
My thoughts exactly... what a difference.
Oh… thanks to this comment now I know that it is not a word “crime” (as I used to think), but “grime”.
One thing I love about these cleanings is how it helps the viewer discover different things about the painting as it progresses. The reflection on the floor, the shadows, the fact that those dark boxes weren’t just solid colored panels on the wall. Small details you may not notice when viewing the painting as a whole.
What freaks me out is when Julian does a fill in on a repair and you sit watching and the damage literally disappear in front of your eyes and you're like " What Sorcery is this?" lol
My thought too.
What about that statue that suddenly appeared at her shoulder? Like magic!
Or realizing the base of the table is not just wood, but gilded. 😳
Yes! I love the way that beautiful, glowing dress frames the woman and says *this* is the center of the painting, in a way that just position on the canvas could not achieve. 🤩
I know that classical music isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I wanted to say that I appreciated hearing the Blue Danube Waltz in the context of this painting as the background music while you worked. A while back, I remember that you used a lovely piece by Bach for a similar purpose, but since then, I have noticed only generic piano music. As a classical musician, I just wanted to be a positive voice thanking you for keeping classical music out in the public sphere, and also connecting it with yet another form of fine art that is also honed over centuries of evolution and disciplined practice.
I am one of those people who's "cup of tea" is not classical music. Still i think it is a fine addition and entirely appopriate for this video and its sujet. I could even go so far as to say i liked listening to it here. But then the gorgeous lady looks like she would waltz away any time. I think this time the music was already in the painting, julian only brought it out.
Sadly so many classical performances are still protected by copyright, I'm sure that makes it tough for him to include known classical pieces in his videos all the time.
@@Trendyflute Are they? I was not aware of that, thx for the information.
this is the most cultured comments section I have ever seen
@@respectfulconversation944 So music has two different kinds of copyright - the rights to the composition and the rights to the recording. While a composition may be out of copyright (most things older than 100 years are), the recording quite often isn't.
As someone, who once was learning music, I cannot help but giggle at this painting a bit. Even on the dirty painting you can see how done the girl is. But on the clean painting, especially on that one close-up, you can clearly see that her teacher was done as well. It hits just waaay close to home! It is amazing
I was thinking along similar lines. even the older man is tired. . . I wonder what the artist was thinking about this scene?
The sheer amount of discoloured varnish on her dress is astounding! I straight up thought it was just going a paler shade of browny-yellow underneath, but that white is absolutely gorgeous!
It’s like the whole “What color is the dress?” controversy… but on hard mode.
OMG yes!
LOL, sorry, this was meant for the above comment.
@@dianecassella9588you know you can just delete the comment right 💀
Looking through the comment section of Julien's videos has become part of my routine of watching them. So many people who love art, who love creativity, who have so much passion and knowledge and joy.... this is such a positive corner of youtube. So thank you Julien, and thank you all for being a wonderful community!
This is exactly why I don't watch the videos straight away!
Masterly done. When you uncovered the shimmering floor I was oh, my. Then under the table the subtle light hitting the wall, the gold on the table, the white of the linen, then the lady unveiled in stunning silk and satin. Her delicate face and what must be her father looking on with thoughts of his young daughter becoming a woman. A touch of melancholy thinking of the time that has passes while looking to the future... husband and grandchildren. I am going to share this with my grand children we love watching you bring these moments in time back to life for us. Thank you.
Statewench I think you need to look at that sitting observer's face more closely. No doting father there but rather a narrow-eyed scrutiny of a prize he has somehow acquired. And look at HER body language...she's on display.
Seems more like a dance master (dancing instructor) critically judging his pupil's progress.
The white would also suggest her debutante status. Although with a dress like this (Rococo - sans panniers though, also the back neckline is a bit off, so probably not from the period) any light pastel colour would show the debutante status afair, the white = debutante was a later invention/generalisation if I'm not completely mistaken.
this thread shows how different our views are doesn't it
@@nezumischneider7552 The artist lived 1861 - 1949, so it's likely that it's no earlier than 1885. Fashion changed by 1915 to a completely different silhouette. That boxes the era to 30 years - mostly late Victorian. My ability to identify dresses by their backs is extremely limited.
@@jollyalois In this instance, who the parties are isn't so much about "views", although naturally, if you don't know much about the period, assuming the seated gentleman would be a relative is perfectly understandable. But he is definitely a dance master. He's holding the stick he'd tap on the floor to mark the time. Everyone looks incredibly exhausted - it seems like the young woman could well be a debutante, and perhaps they're preparing frantically for her debut into society.
But our views about the amazing painting technique on display and how Julian brought it to life. are all in accord, I feel.
There is absolutely nothing more satisfying than falling asleep listening to you cleaning a painting. It's 1am, goodnight
Agreed! Struggling to fall asleep right now in perth 11:05PM… perfect timing
@@melcee22 yup, fellow Aussie here over in QLD. This is the perfect way to help me turn in for the night!
Sweet dreams 😴
Aussie gang
2:18am here in SA. Helps with the anxiety 💤
Got to love it when a Victorian artist paints 18th century because they just have to make it appeal to their idea of fashion. It's their equivalent of inaccurate movie costumes for period dramas! A beautiful work, the dress is beautiful such a shame it was hidden under all that varnish and grime instead of being how the artist truly intended! Great work as always, Julien!
Ikr? XD
Was like: "Wherrrre arrre the 'panniiiiers'? O.o" And only later: "Oh, neckline seem's to be off." XP
And the "Watteau pleats", too afair, come to think of it now..
I’d like to think it was a real 18th century outfit but the undergarments weren’t good, so it sags. And the thing the lady was wearing was probably a top and a separate skirt set. It also wasn’t custom fitted, thus the weird neckline
also the Strauss for 18th century scene made me scream inwardly XD but we can't all be HIP. Anyhow amazing as ever, Julian!
Ngl. Came to the comments looking for any date on when this was painted because this top à la française did not make any sense to me
Baumgartner and LCD Soundsystem. An unexpected yet welcome crossover.
Came looking for this comment in the first 30 seconds of the video.
Julian should make a “Music to Scrape By” playlist.
Same thought! Love both them!
Made me so happy lol
@@bondfool in this case, to wipe by
The frame at the end is just as beautiful as the painting
Yes, that frame is a stunner!
🤤 the fraaaaaammmmeeee...
I thought so, too! An elegant frame, for sure!
So thankful for your content. Has inspired me to go back to school and pursue a history degree with a museum studies focus!
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💙
Keep going !!
Phd in chems is the only way into this profession
me too! mmst for the win!
This is a bad idea
We don't have a lot of certitude in life, but here's one :
I will NEVER get tired of this channel
Tired *of* this channel? Never.
Tired *from* this channel? Julian's voice IS relaxing...
@@whatzittooya9012 Oh !?
Well, I'm french, so it's my job to have a bad English 😂. But thank you for the lesson. I'll try to remember it !
The light shining off the taffeta of her skirt is just sublime. What an incredible detail revealed!
Wow!!! The revealed of her dress color was amazing!!
Just as it is difficult to choose one's favorite painting, movie, food, it is equally difficult to choose one's favorite waltz. You have certainly chosen a masterpiece of music for the background of this particular work.
Adding the varnish made the floor look all the more glossier, I love it
I never cease to be amazed at the effect of failing varnish on the color blue. Especially that gorgeous teal/grey/blue of French Empire style interiors.
“Everything in life is a dance. The subtle negotiation between multiple entities in an attempt to unify to one common purpose is a current that undulates under every aspect of our lives.” In addition to his many other talents Julian is a philosopher!
it's okay if you want to try to be a philosopher, but you're an art restorer and that's what's beautiful, nice and what we enjoy about you watching your videos, hopefully you can get back to basics.
Agreed. Sounds like he’s tying too hard.
I did not expect the dress transformation or her skin to go from swarthy to fair with a pink blush. This one is a treat. Wow! Thank you
Now that was a transformation!
This painting and your choice of music, brought back a lovely memory....
Speaking of dancing, I had the privilege of dancing with my dad to this piece of music when Andre Rieu came to Australia in 2009. It was to be the last dance we would have.
Julian, your work is really awe inspiring. How you do what you do to bring back to life something that looked like a boring piece of work into the true version of itself....wows me every time. It is a wonderful dance to observe!
G'day from Australia
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I did not realize the man on the left was holding a violin until @9:55. And that poor dress has been waiting for a decent dry cleaning for decades! I’m sure she’s ever grateful to you, Julian, for removing the effects of aging and too much partying over the years. Get your formal clothes professionally cleaned, people. You invested a lot of money in them; take care of them.
Best way to start a goodweek: With Julian's videos!
My 8yo daughter and I simply LOVE watching your restorations. It's a virtual mission of discovery, a feast for the eyes. I get asked many questions about the BIG words that are used, but the poetic nature and beautiful vernacular certainly fit the furniture. Well done! Norman and Allison.
I was so enjoying the high speed retouching, I could have watched the retouching itself for another hour. I was truly amazed at the details in the painting when you were up close. The details in the faces especially, truly incredible artistry. Both on the part of the painter and the restorer.
Such a glorious aesthetic, cultured, lyrical narrative! And beautiful music too! THANKS!
Julian, I didn't know I needed this till it was over 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. Honestly, people pay lots of money on therapy and what you provide here on UA-cam does more for me than any therapy. It makes me stop, listen, focus and makes me calm. In this crazy world, sometimes we forget this is just what we need. So thank you. When finances allow I will sign up to your Patreon.
* On another note. My 4yr old Granddaughter stayed with me recently and while I was watching one of your videos, she asked what I was doing. So I showed her one of your videos and she is now hooked 🥰. She went home talking about "Julian" and her mum called me up to ask if I had a new fancy man 🤣
Love this! 💋
This is absolutely one of the most beautiful paintings I’ve ever seen in my entire life. The end product, after so much amazing work and meticulous attention to detail, literally took my breath away.
I came for Julian’s sassy attitude and roasting of crappy past conservations but somehow along the way I’ve actually ended up falling in love with art. Thank you, Julian.
I can only imagine this kind of painting is a joy to restore. A simple cleaning with eons of grimes and a largely intact piece that requires minimal repair. And that gold! It just pops.
The reveal of original colors never ceases to amaze me.
There is something so soothing and gently thought provoking with Julian's narration. These videos where he slowly removes the old varnish to reveal the true colors beneath are my favorite of his.
Thanks Julian for making content that's the perfect antidote to stress and anxiety.
The look on her face is so incongruous with the delicacy of her dancing! The artist certainly captured some raw emotion here.
It NEVER ceases to amaze me the revelations just a simple cleaning can display. Just a stunning painting , and as usual a stellar restoration. The painting went from sepia to Technicolor before our eyes. and the expressions on the faces of the subjects are so clear now you can almost read their moods.
When someone asks me what I consider real art, I'll show them this. Working to restore the glorious intentions of the artist, and with the most beautiful of results - a true gift! And the music is so right for this. For a moment I was in another world, as if there with them in the room...
By far one of the best reveals you've had on your channel. That dress pops afterwards!
I love watching the ‘hidden’ details come back to light. Something as simplistic seeing the violin now in the musicians hand.
This cleaning was amazing. I would have never believed there was that beautiful dress under the grime. I'm so glad there are people like you who so lovingly preserve these wonderful paintings.
oh! her dress! what an amazing transformation! well done 👏🏻
I waltzed to this waltz in so many quinceañeras when I was a teenager. Brings back so many awkward memories.
The way the music fits with the disclosure of colors.....WOW. You never let us down. Never.
Holy smokes. I was thinking as you wear cleaning "wow, the varnish really dulled the painting" then you got to her dress and I was shocked. That was such a satisfying cleaning video!! :)
Look at that! The reflection of her gown on the floor! Amazing! Thank you for your beautiful videos.
i do love the way you go about the cleaning process. leaving the focus point of the painting until last, working around it and showing it come to life with just the background. to then reveal the centre piece and bring the whole painting together and show its true beauty
That was one restoration that didn't need commentary. Just that glorious waltz and the even more glorious transformation was enough. Beautiful job.
Always a treat to watch a painting come back to life.
WOW! The details and colors that were uncovered as it was cleaned were unbelievable! What a difference!
LCD Soundsystem is so fantastic because of the structure of his songs. It requires time and patience to build up the layers to the climax. Each sound added so carefully and meticulously so as not to waver or topple. This attention to detail makes the final payoff of every song engulf you in its purpose. All the meticulous planning, crafting, and building, creates pieces with the perfect harmonious finale, a wave of sound so powerful it sweeps us with it. Just like this song, the work you put into your projects takes time, patience, and curiosity. We approach the finale with you, watching as you put all the pieces back in their places. We experience the unveiling of this breathtaking artwork from a soot covered canvas, and what makes it so stunning is the process it took to get there. Thank you for this journey.
Thank you Mr Baumgartner for the poetic explanation, the music, the extraordinary comparison of dance, painting, your art . You are unbelievably talented , educated.
Conservator, teacher, engineer, smooth marketer, UA-camr and now a poet. What doesn't this man do?!
The delicate details that were revealed during this cleaning were magnificent! The reflections in the floor, the monochromatic wood detailing in the walls, the painting in the painting! I love being able to see and appreciate artwork I would otherwise never know existed.
Renaissance man.
Definitely a poet.
It's like two different paintings. It's a beautiful piece. I love the expression on the face of the gentleman that's sitting down. He's utterly charmed by her. Love it
Particularly loved watching the grimy blob become a shimmering, gorgeous dress. So much more movement in the painting when it's clean! Thanks for the relaxing video.
The change in the dress color was the most profound transformations I have seen yet after you have cleaned a painting. What a difference!!! Amazing work, Julian...
Love how you showed the reflected light of her skirt, then you skirted her so I minds would crave the true color of her dress.
He is such a tease 😂💙
Amazing how the picture comes to life with the detail exposed once the varnish is removed the best example so far
Julian's shirt was also cleaned: it's brown tartan when he's cleaning the painting, and white tartan when he's varnishing!!
😂lol
the number of people who replayed the video just to check this ;)
@@mariagunnarsQ17 I just naturally noticed it the first time! Good to see the old brown varnish gone from everything, I thought, then was "wait what lol"
I am a big fan of cleaning these old paintings to show the original intention of the artist who created them. This one had an amazing transformation!!!!
Wow that dress and the blues on the wall! ❤️
Also, so nice to hear Blue Danube in a positive setting. Needed that rewiring in my brain after Squid Games. 🤣
No matter how many I watch....I'm always amazed by what is revealed!
Lovely transformation. Sometimes a good clean is so satisfying.
After I found your channel, monday is now a day I look forward to.
I think Julian got a new thesaurus. Regardless of what he says his mellow tone and sonorous voice are soothing.
Yup. That old thesaurus was a dinosaur... ;)
@@wildman2012 Hey now, thats one of my favorite dinosaurs.
I'm going to need a new dictionary for Christmas to keep up xD
@@Baiswith Wow, just when I was trying to think of another word for thesaurus!
What a beautiful painting. You brought out so much detail with the cleaning. I love the way her dainty little hand holds her skirts.
Julian really over here making squarespace sound like the closest we're ever gonna get to the perfect boyfriend.
Julian, as an amateur painter (in the very truest sense of amateur), you bring me such joy in how you release these works from the prison of their past. Glorious to watch...astonishing to contemplate. Thank you.
Very nice reveal. :)
I would love to see more ASMR versions. Really like watching the narrated version first to get the technical explanations and other info (like history of the work or its creator). Then watch the ASMR version for the repeat viewings.
Wow - until you cleaned it, I had no idea there was a violin on that gentleman's arm! AMAZING.
She cleaned up real nicely!
...I mean that with the utmost respect, of course.
The painter and the restoration - Just wow!!!
No information on the artist or age of the work?
Still, a startling transformation. Bravo.
I came here looking for this. I'm curious also.
Someone in the comments said that the artist is Léon Brunin.
The painting is absolutely stunning on it's own. Yet we that frame is placed with it. It makes it shine even more! Gorgeous!
Going from the title, i was lowykey expecting some kind of video about cleaning paint stains from oneself via fancy dancemoves
Could have used that yesterday when I was vanishing doors.
*cue mental image of Julien shimmying in his swim trunks* 😄
Wow! What a beautiful small painting and boy did it need a cleaning. The details, the expressions, the dress, their skin tones, the floor, just everything about it is just exquisite!
Walking up to me expecting
Walking up to me
Expecting words
It happens all the time
Go and dance yourself clean, yeah!
In my minds eye at the crescendo…we all rose to our feet and yelled BRAVO Julian BRAVO!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Yay! This was just what I needed this morning
The painting is stupendous, and so lovingly restored. The gown in that nearly-dreary interior is light's fancy...
I *just* finished Squid Game an hour ago and hearing the Blue Danube Waltz is truly unsettling 😅
I came here looking for this comment and I was not disappointed.
I have been watching this channel while digitising and restoring my grandparents old slide photos.
Thank you Julian for keeping me company during this time consuming work.
Julian I got a big question I don't know if you're going to see this or not hope you don't mind answering it but do you paint on the side we already know your master of conservation but are you a painter as well
It is fascinating to me watching the painting come alive with colors when you clean it.
Can we please get no commentary versions again
You have restored this painting's beauty Julian! Thank you for showing. This is definitely a painting I wish I could see all of at close quarters, her dress lace, the gold glints on the wall decoration, the violin, all beautiful. I envy the owner of this painting!
My direct and honest opinion: I like these videos, I have watched all of them and will probably continue, but I would really prefer the narration focus be on the technical details, the history of the painting, the painter, the style, materials (oil, acrylic, on paper, on canvas, on wood), year, etc. and also on the technical details of the restauration process, incl. what materials are being used. I am much less enamored by the philosophical or poetic thoughts which I find distracting. But perhaps I'm in the minority.
I agree, the videos used to be much better when he just talked about what he was doing
I agree with you. Though I do find
Julien to be quite erudite, I prefer to hear more about the painting.
I agree. As I watched this one I kept thinking about Joey using a thesaurus to write a letter so he sounded smart.
I completely agree with Peter's comments. I look forward eagerly to each of Julian's videos, but I prefer that the discussion concentrate on the technical aspect of the restoration. I also would like more history/information about the painting itself, when available.
I'm the same. I prefer either the technical videos, or the ones where it's just music. When he's waxing poetic like in this one, it just slides off my brain and I tune it out.
Seeing this full cleaning with a backtrack has been very soothing an a joy to watch
Not gonna lie. Julian’s giving me “You” vibes here. But, if this is my grizzly end with the narration of fine art history in a glass cage in a basement, so be it.
With the music of the Blue Danube , you can see the girl dancing again in her beautiful new dress ! Beautiful work , as always!
No white dots into the eyes this time? Especially the 'rhythm giver'/dance master on the left doesn't appear to have been a real person but a kind of space holder... As always I'm in awe of your technical skills when it comes to clean and then restore paintings - from tobacco yellowish brown to glittering white 'ballroom taffeta'.
If it's possible can you add some details to the origin of the painting? The setting appears to be at the end of the Rokoko period just before the French Revolution in 1789 - and it's not a Courtois scene but a dancing lesson to a commoner girl. The difference in gear between the men wearing the white wigs and the girl isn't nor is she wearing the style of 'armored skirts' that were 'en vogue' to the courts of Europe before but this rather frilly gleaming cloth skirt is giving her a rather cheap look. Maybe a ballet dancer but no 'higher or nobility daughter' because no woman of the time would have left her house just with this thin layer of skirt. The tired as well as cynical look from the sitting man on the right on the dancing girl underlines that - it's the time when women working as dancers, actresses or operatic singers weren't seen as much more than prostitutes with an artistic skill.
I really would like to know more about the whereabouts of this painting - if you may, Julian?
the painting is by Leon Brunin. It's from the later 1800s, not 1700s. That skirt isn't a thin layer, it's the top layer that is either taffeta or watered silk from the look of it. she's definitely got petticoats under that.
@@AnnieBellet
I’m leaning heavily towards taffeta on this one
@@AnnieBellet yeah, from the style of the painting I’d have guessed Victorian. Also, her dress seems to be 18th century adapted for Victorian tastes.
wow that was lovely to watch! Her dress went from mustard sacking to white silk, it was like magic. Love watching your videos thanks for sharing your work with us
Boy that's some real trolls out there the video has been up for 2 minutes already has one dislike how do you dislike something you haven't even seen yet
watching all the beautiful reflections and silks and gold come to life is amazing omg
How many cotton swabs did Julian use for this painting? I’m going to take a guess and say 95 ☝🏾
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wow thats an insane difference watching the painting come back to life. The dress is amazing
This is one of those "songs you've heard but don't know the name of" waltzes. Suits the painting well
Blue Danube
thank you Merry Melodies and the Looney Tunes.
An der schönen blauen Donau by Johann Strauss II
The Malcolm Mclaren version was used in the TMNT movie.
Seeing the restored piece in that incredible frame took my breath away!