The hand-coloured lithograph was severely discoloured where it was not covered by a mount or frame. Surface grime marred the print; additional brown accretions were present along the margins. Multiple tears, losses and pin-hole sized punctures were also present along the edges of the print. The print was surface cleaned using grated eraser shavings. It was humidified and washed to neutralise the acids in the paper, and remove soluble degradation products. Tears and losses were pulp filled, improving both the aesthetic and structural stability of the print. To protect the print during storage, a clamshell folder was made to the specifications of the print.

Condition report and technical examination
Treatment proposal
Treatment report

Before treatment – Normal Light – Recto

Before treatment – Raking Light – Recto

Before treatment – Normal Light – Verso

During treatment – washing the print using the low-pressure table

During treatment – creating pulp samples to achieve a close pulp match

During treatment – applying toned pulp with a dropper to fill losses

After treatment – Normal Light – Recto

After treatment – Raking Light – Recto

After treatment – Normal Light – Verso