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💦 Dive into the secret world of conservation, where sometimes prints and drawings need a proper bath.⁠😱⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Here at MUNCH, our paper conservators use different treatment methods and techniques to clean Edvard Munch’s artworks. Our ambition is to preserve Edvard Munch’s artwork for generations to enjoy. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ In this video, our paper conservator Gry carries out aqueous cleaning on one of Edvard Munch’s lithographies, The Tree I, 1916. This treatment aims to reduce acidic degradation products and discolouration in the paper.⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Aqueous cleaning requires several steps to achieve the desired result, such as:⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 👉️ Firstly, the print or drawing needs to be dry cleaned in order to remove dirt, grime and contamination from the surface. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 👉️ The next step is to introduce water to the artwork by immersing it in a tray of water (other methods of aqueous cleaning are e.g. blotter washing, float washing, gels, suction table). ⁠ ⁠ ⁠👉️ This is followed by ⁠deacidification with the purpose of leaving a buffer reserve in the paper. ⁠ ⁠👉️ In some cases, the paper needs to be resized.⁠ ⁠👉️ Lastly, the artwork is dried and pressed between blotters and heavy boards.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Kindly note that aqueous cleaning is not compatible with all prints and drawings. Some artworks will not withstand this kind of treatment, and in those cases, other techniques are required. ⁠ ⁠ 📽️ Tap to watch the fascinating world of conservation as we unveil the secret behind keeping our masterpieces fresh and vibrant. Prepare to be mesmerized by the process, because art deserves TLC too.⁠ ⁠ 🖼️ Treet I /The Tree I, 1916. Litografi / Lithography. Dimensions: 224 × 364 mm. ⁠ ⁠ #munchmuseet #EdvardMunch #MUNCH