# theswing

Learn about a research and conservation project involving the Wallace Collection’s spectacular paintings by Fragonard — including

To find out how you can support this exciting initiative, check out our link: https://t.co/UzH8wwxfgF

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2020-01-30

We all love The Souvenir.
Look close and see how concentrated she is, the way her foot pushes against the bark, the engraved signature - all proofs of Fragonard's talent, now obscured by layers of yellowed varnish, visible in the clouds.
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2019-07-26

The enchanting Souvenir (c. 1775-80) is one of two paintings to be restored in 2019 by Nicole Ryder for
The yellowed varnish will be removed to reveal Fragonard’s original colours and the split in the panel assessed to safeguard this masterpiece.

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2019-07-17