Conserving a Norman Rockwell Print of Col. Sanders

In this video we clean and flatten a Norman Rockwell print of Colonel Sanders with a gelatin resizing process.

Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) was an American painter and illustrator best known for his depictions of everyday American life. Norman Rockwell's art resonated with a wide audience, making him one of the most popular and influential American artists of the 20th century. His contributions to American visual culture have left a lasting impact, and his work continues to be celebrated and studied for its artistic and sociocultural significance.

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[Coach]

Awesome work. True artistry in the conservation process. The fact that the extra steps to preserve and reverse the effects of the acid in the paper vs. just linen backing or paper backing this piece is essential and the true mark of a top notch paper conservation shop.

[jsin]

Love what you do, would love to see a before and after of this with the yellowing it had to begin with