relining

art restoration
Also known as: lining

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restoration of paintings

  • gargoyles on the Notre-Dame Cathedral
    In art conservation and restoration: Paintings on canvas

    …also referred to as “relining.” A number of techniques and adhesives have been employed for lining, but with all methods there is a risk of altering the surface texture of the painting if the procedure is not carried out with the utmost care and skill. The most frequently used…

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