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15:43 When you started cleaning that section I was flabbergasted, it isn't just a pitch black background, there are color tones and a gradient going on there completely hidden by dirt and old varnish.
Oh my gosh! I just cannot believe how much the cleaning brought out.I think you are just as shocked too.I was beginning to think like you she may not have had hair.But she looks stunning so far,and no doubt when you have worked your magic on her she will be glorious.These are the paintings I love the most.The ones with the big surprises.I am sure she would have been a catch in her day .Great job and fun to watch her coming out of the dark 🥰
Thanks Christine, yes Im surprised at how bright she is becoming, and that hair was a real treat! fingers crossed that her partner portrait responds in the same way!
I really enjoy watching you work. In this painting, the sitter seems younger and younger as the portrait is cleaned. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.
Beautiful!!! And she went from almost bald to a mountain of hair. 😜 It makes all the difference. And then you go and reveal the second portrait. They are going to make a stunning couple once finished!
Un retrato excepcional a medida que se restaura, esperemos que el esposo sea igual de bueno. Ambos restaurados y con sus respectivos marcos iguales serán dignos de ver felicidades!
James, do you know what kind of light source the artist would have used for this portrait? The lighting is so soft, but the catch lights in her eyes are small and sharp. Large light sources at a distance? Small source close by? Window? Lantern?
I'm not sure and its a good question, I imagine they would use natural light to get the best out of the skin tones, perhaps in a room with a large window to the left, perhaps with a thin gauze blind as a diffuser, I know that his Studio in Edinburgh was octagonal called the "goose pie house" and had multiple light sources, Hi studio in London was on Harley Street and that had huge windows...
@@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration This is something I've wondered about in general. I'm sure window light would have been the most convenient. I've never done any research on the the subject.
For some reason there seem to be 3 additional people on that painting, one of them more on the foreground.. if you stare long enough at the black background to the right of here face @ 8:10 some silhoutes of people seem to be appearing.. or is it just an optical illussion..
I wonder if she ever thought that a world of people would look upon her portrait hundreds of years in the future. Seeing her face so clearly, it’s like it hasn’t been so long ago that she sat for this.
It is wrong to assume she is unmarried simply because she is not wearing a bonnet or other type of head covering. Some young brides could decide against headwear for a number of years. There is more going on in this potrait.
A perfectly legitimate point. It's also important to remember that everything in a painting is a conscious narrative, stylistic, and/or design choice, so if she's being depicted with her hair uncovered, without jewelry (but in luxurious fabric), without a shawl, etc., that was deliberate. It was intended that we (viewers) should perceive her in a particular way, whether or not that reflects the reality of her daily life.
@ about her identity? or something else? I think she’s possibly from the Scottish gentry. It will be interesting to see her husband’s portrait and what that reveals too. Best wishes, Jo
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15:43 When you started cleaning that section I was flabbergasted, it isn't just a pitch black background, there are color tones and a gradient going on there completely hidden by dirt and old varnish.
Gorgeous cleaning. I enjoyed the history of the customs of the day regarding married and unmarried women.
Thank you , I have some more info on the dress which I will try and share next episode
I’ve looked more at the dress detail in this and other of his paintings and it’s just incredible! Thank you for sharing your work!
"Finding" her hair gave me such joy! I love your work!
Thank you me too! I was worried at one point that there was going to be not much there!
Love her hair. Couldn't detect any style before cleaning. She looks so much younger without the discoloured varnish.
Oh my gosh! I just cannot believe how much the cleaning brought out.I think you are just as shocked too.I was beginning to think like you she may not have had hair.But she looks stunning so far,and no doubt when you have worked your magic on her she will be glorious.These are the paintings I love the most.The ones with the big surprises.I am sure she would have been a catch in her day .Great job and fun to watch her coming out of the dark 🥰
Thanks Christine, yes Im surprised at how bright she is becoming, and that hair was a real treat! fingers crossed that her partner portrait responds in the same way!
It's lovely to watch this rose bloom under your skillful hands. Stunning!
Thank you! she is lovely !
I really enjoy watching you work. In this painting, the sitter seems younger and younger as the portrait is cleaned. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.
She does look really young , even more so that her hair is revealed
Wow to discovering her hair, hope it comes out more in the next stages.
Beautiful!!! And she went from almost bald to a mountain of hair. 😜 It makes all the difference. And then you go and reveal the second portrait. They are going to make a stunning couple once finished!
Thank you for focusing on her hair in your narration!
Your welcome, I would like to find out the name of the style as Im sure there is one
Totally amazing the transformation of old surface to renewing ♥️
Yes and the paint surface is in pretty god shape considering the age
What a delightful Sunday premiere. Yay! ❤
Hope you enjoyed it!
This was very relaxing
Those eyes are even more beautiful than could be seen through the varnish 😍
I love this reveal and your thoughtful skill and technique.
Thank you so much!
So much better on the sounds. Super soothing! Thank you!
Thanks for coming back, edited them out and practised not closing my mouth ! thanks for the feedback appreciate it!
It's amazing how discolored it is!
Yes it makes quite the difference once you start to remove the varnish!
Beautifully painted portrait!
It is a lovely portrait, hopefully we can make the attribution thank you !
Brilliant progress! Looking forward to next time!
Thank you , yes the difference when the overpaint came off in the background was really rewarding! hopefully we will find some more details as we go!
Love your work, James!!
Thanks Nina, she is coming along nicely!
Wow! Her hair discovery gives the portrait such dimension. Lovely. Cheers from USA.
It does add much needed depth
Wow amazing
Un retrato excepcional a medida que se restaura, esperemos que el esposo sea igual de bueno. Ambos restaurados y con sus respectivos marcos iguales serán dignos de ver felicidades!
Será genial verlos a ambos juntos, creo que el retrato del marido puede estar en mejores condiciones, ¡el tiempo lo dirá! ¡gracias por mirar!
James, do you know what kind of light source the artist would have used for this portrait? The lighting is so soft, but the catch lights in her eyes are small and sharp. Large light sources at a distance? Small source close by? Window? Lantern?
I'm not sure and its a good question, I imagine they would use natural light to get the best out of the skin tones, perhaps in a room with a large window to the left, perhaps with a thin gauze blind as a diffuser, I know that his Studio in Edinburgh was octagonal called the "goose pie house" and had multiple light sources, Hi studio in London was on Harley Street and that had huge windows...
@@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration This is something I've wondered about in general. I'm sure window light would have been the most convenient. I've never done any research on the the subject.
What a pro you’ve become. I remember your early vids!
Thank you ! always trying to improve
For some reason there seem to be 3 additional people on that painting, one of them more on the foreground.. if you stare long enough at the black background to the right of here face @ 8:10 some silhoutes of people seem to be appearing.. or is it just an optical illussion..
Lovely work...
Thank you
Finally, that beautiful face has hair!!!
I know ! I was happy to see it too!
She is alive again. It’s as if you reached into her grave and sweetly pulled her back into the light once more…..
Well done, you.
I wonder if she ever thought that a world of people would look upon her portrait hundreds of years in the future. Seeing her face so clearly, it’s like it hasn’t been so long ago that she sat for this.
I wonder that too sometimes, I bet she wouldn't have imagined that people would be looking at her so intently!
So what IS the cleaning solution please
What you have used please help me i have to also remove varnish from my painting but I don't have that much knowledge about that..
About 15 seconds before you told us, “you can just start to see her hair”, I said to myself, “oh my god, her hair!”
Beautiful young lady
❤
Fichus (pronounced fishoo) were not only worn by married women.
Thank you , want sure how to pronounce it
Judging by the hair styles (and dress) of the lady and the gentleman I think it’s 1770’s.
Yes definitely 18th Century...maybe mid ...
first look as a woman. lol
This solution is too hard. On the upper left corner it took a lot of dark paint with it. 😐
Baumgartner makes my teeth hurt.
That is all.
Why comment about another person here? To me, this video is about Bloomfield and this portrait.
It is wrong to assume she is unmarried simply because she is not wearing a bonnet or other type of head covering. Some young brides could decide against headwear for a number of years. There is more going on in this potrait.
@handboundcostumes 👀 ❤
A perfectly legitimate point. It's also important to remember that everything in a painting is a conscious narrative, stylistic, and/or design choice, so if she's being depicted with her hair uncovered, without jewelry (but in luxurious fabric), without a shawl, etc., that was deliberate. It was intended that we (viewers) should perceive her in a particular way, whether or not that reflects the reality of her daily life.
Thanks for your feedback, I'm just going off traditional dress etiquette and the style of the times. What's your view on the sitter ?
@ about her identity? or something else? I think she’s possibly from the Scottish gentry. It will be interesting to see her husband’s portrait and what that reveals too. Best wishes, Jo