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South China Morning Post
10-05-2025
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Art restoration at Paris' Orsay Museum opened up to the public gaze
As they painstakingly scrape grime off a monumental painting by French artist Gustave Courbet, the restorers do a remarkable job of ignoring their unusual surroundings: they are watched by crowds of people, many recording on mobile phones. Advertisement Paris' Orsay Museum has thrown open to the public a process that often happens behind closed doors. The cleaning and repairs to A Burial at Ornans, one of the museum's signature works that Courbet painted between 1849 and 1850, are taking place in a bespoke enclosure with windows for visitors to peer through. 'A great idea,' said Jennifer Dasal, a visiting art historian from the US state of North Carolina. 'If it's lasting for a while, people can come back and they can watch the restoration over time.' An art restorer carefully removes layers of varnish that have yellowed over time as he works on Gustave Courbet's painting titled A Burial at Ornans at the Orsay Museum in Paris. Photo: AFP An art restorer works on Gustave Courbet's painting titled A Burial at Ornans at the Orsay Museum. The painting had not undergone any significant restoration for at least half a century. Photo: AFP
The Star
10-05-2025
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Paris' Orsay Museum opens up the wonders of art restoration to the public gaze
Art restorers work on Gustave Courbet's painting titled 'A Burial At Ornans' - created between 1849 and 1850 - at the Orsay Museum in Paris. Photo: AP As they painstakingly scrape grime off a monumental painting by French artist Gustave Courbet, the restorers do a remarkable job of ignoring their unusual surroundings: They're watched by crowds of people, many recording on mobile phones. Paris' Orsay Museum has thrown open to the public a process that often happens behind closed doors. The Courbet's painting had not undergone any significant restoration for at least half a century, and its condition was no longer considered satisfactory. Photo: AP The cleaning and repairs to A Burial At Ornans, one of the museum's signature works that Courbet painted between 1849 and 1850, are taking place in a bespoke enclosure with windows for visitors to peer through. "A great idea,' said Jennifer Dasal, a visiting art historian from North Carolina. Visitors watch through glass panes as art restorers work on Courbet's painting. Photo: AP "If it's lasting for a while, people can come back and they can watch the restoration over time.' The restoration is expected to take about a year. The painting hasn't had a major overhaul for about 50 years. Layers of varnish that yellowed over time have dulled Courbet's colours. The weight of the huge work has deformed its frame, and its canvas has stitching, folds and tears that need attention. The museum also plans free guided tours of their work for those who register on its website, with three time slots every Thursday morning from June 5. - AP
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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AP PHOTOS: Paris' Orsay Museum opens up the wonders of art restoration to the public gaze
AP PHOTOS: Paris' Orsay Museum opens up the wonders of art restoration to the public gaze PARIS (AP) — As they painstakingly scrape grime off a monumental painting by French artist Gustave Courbet, the restorers do a remarkable job of ignoring their unusual surroundings: They're watched by crowds of people, many recording on mobile phones. Paris' Orsay Museum has thrown open to the public a process that often happens behind closed doors. The cleaning and repairs to 'A Burial at Ornans," one of the museum's signature works that Courbet painted between 1849 and 1850, are taking place in a bespoke enclosure with windows for visitors to peer through. 'A great idea,' said Jennifer Dasal, a visiting art historian from North Carolina. 'If it's lasting for a while, people can come back and they can watch the restoration over time.' ADVERTISEMENT The restoration is expected to take about a year. The painting hasn't had a major overhaul for about 50 years. Layers of varnish that yellowed over time have dulled Courbet's colors. The weight of the huge work has deformed its frame, and its canvas has stitching, folds and tears that need attention. The museum also plans free guided tours of their work for those who register on its website, with three time slots every Thursday morning from June 5. The Associated Press
Asharq Al-Awsat
07-05-2025
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- Asharq Al-Awsat
Paris' Orsay Museum Opens up the Wonders of Art Restoration to the Public Gaze
As they painstakingly scrape grime off a monumental painting by French artist Gustave Courbet, the restorers do a remarkable job of ignoring their unusual surroundings: They're watched by crowds of people, many recording on mobile phones. Paris' Orsay Museum has thrown open to the public a process that often happens behind closed doors. The cleaning and repairs to "A Burial at Ornans," one of the museum's signature works that Courbet painted between 1849 and 1850, are taking place in a bespoke enclosure with windows for visitors to peer through. "A great idea," said Jennifer Dasal, a visiting art historian from North Carolina. "If it's lasting for a while, people can come back and they can watch the restoration over time." The restoration is expected to take about a year. The painting hasn't had a major overhaul for about 50 years. Layers of varnish that yellowed over time have dulled Courbet's colors. The weight of the huge work has deformed its frame, and its canvas has stitching, folds and tears that need attention. The museum also plans free guided tours of their work for those who register on its website, with three time slots every Thursday morning from June 5.
The Independent
07-05-2025
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- The Independent
AP PHOTOS: Paris' Orsay Museum opens up the wonders of art restoration to the public gaze
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice As they painstakingly scrape grime off a monumental painting by French artist Gustave Courbet, the restorers do a remarkable job of ignoring their unusual surroundings: They're watched by crowds of people, many recording on mobile phones. Paris' Orsay Museum has thrown open to the public a process that often happens behind closed doors. The cleaning and repairs to 'A Burial at Ornans," one of the museum's signature works that Courbet painted between 1849 and 1850, are taking place in a bespoke enclosure with windows for visitors to peer through. 'A great idea,' said Jennifer Dasal, a visiting art historian from North Carolina. 'If it's lasting for a while, people can come back and they can watch the restoration over time.' The restoration is expected to take about a year. The painting hasn't had a major overhaul for about 50 years. Layers of varnish that yellowed over time have dulled Courbet's colors. The weight of the huge work has deformed its frame, and its canvas has stitching, folds and tears that need attention. The museum also plans free guided tours of their work for those who register on its website, with three time slots every Thursday morning from June 5.
