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Courting
Lithograph by Varnette Honeywood, 1986, signed and dated in pencil

Water damage, warping of paper and multiple tears along edges, mat burn and staining
Courting - After Restoration (Poster)
After Restoration
Courting - After Gelatin Tx. (Poster)
After Gelatin Tx.
Courting - Before (Poster)
Before

Procedures

Art was washed with water and Orvus, and then put through gelatin resizing treatment. Tissue repairs were performed on the verso around the edges where ripped. Art was then soft mounted to Hollytex and melamine board to dry. Restoration was peformed using airbrush, watercolor, and colored pencil.