Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Oil paint is simple. At its most basic, it's just a mixture of oil and pigment. But depending on the color and quality, a liter of this paint could ...

An art dealer was able to wipe off 200 years' of varnish within seconds. Philip Mould used a mixture of gel and solvent to clean the painting. The 17th century painting depicts a woman in an elaborate ...

I once asked an artist I know what he did about varnishing his oil paintings. I had read about "varnishing day" at the great salon exhibits in Paris in the 19th century and wondered what it was like ...

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Varnishes are used as a finishing layer to protect artwork from discoloration, moisture, dirt, and UV rays. Which varnish you choose will affect the finished look. A glossy finish will make colors ...