After

This is a nineteenth century oil portrait of Alexander Falconer which has been conserved for the reopening of the museum. Alexander Falconer first came up with the notion of building a museum here in Forres and donated £1000 to this cause. The artist is unknown, and there appears to be no signature. Before the painting was treated the conservator found a large amount of dirt on the surface and several areas which had been previously repaired very poorly.

This oil painting was restored by Matthew Egan & Rose of Dundee in 2007-2008. These photographs show the portrait before, during and after the conservation.

Removal of ingrained dirt

Removal of overpaint

 The Portrait Before and After

After

Before

 The Back Before and After

After

Before