Download or read book Conservation of Paintings written by David Bomford and published by National Gallery London. This book was released on 1997 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Gallery Pocket Guides series, beautifully illustrated from one of the greatest collections of Old Master paintings in the world, introduces central themes in the history of Western art. This GUIDE discusses the main types of conservation treatment carried out on panel and canvas paintings and the complex issues involved in cleaning and restoration. 69 color & 6 b&w illustrations.