The mat is quite dusty but I am afraid to do anything to it because I do not want to damage the painting. Please help.
2006-08-23 08:55:00 · 7 answers · asked by lottieda 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
Yes it can be cleaned. If it is a good oil painting take it to a good gallery and they can advise you. You normally do not put paintings under glass.
2006-08-23 08:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by Inadept 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course an oil painting can be cleaned. But since the various colours are made of different materials, each of them will need a different method of cleaning. My advise is let an expert do it! Any arts museum have a person for such jobs. Ask them.
2006-08-23 11:11:29 · answer #2 · answered by Lars Hundevad M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure as long as the paint is dry - If you're just paranoid you could use a dry cloth or duster - but really oil and water don't mix. I wouldn't want to get it super wet just to preserve the actual canvas but it won't hurt it to use a damp cloth all over if you wanted. Oil paintings are often displayed without any glass cover and most people just dust 'em dry.
2006-08-23 09:24:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not put an oil painting under glass. Humidity will collect and the paint will stick to the glass, ruining the painting.
2006-08-23 09:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes just use a little bit of rubbing alcohol diluted with water. Then rinse off any excess with 94 octane unleaded gasoline. Oh, and make sure you have a cigarette in your mouth while you're doing all of this.
2006-08-23 09:00:01 · answer #5 · answered by Fanman22 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult a professional in art work before doing anything.
2006-08-23 09:01:36 · answer #6 · answered by lariat_sonata 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um.... i lost after u asked if u could clean it.
2006-08-23 09:00:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋