Museum Unveils Restored Masterpiece Now 40 Percent More Restored
Conservators spent three years removing varnish, grime and, in two places, the artist’s original intentions.
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Conservators spent three years removing varnish, grime and, in two places, the artist’s original intentions.
The 612-page book has been on his nightstand since 2021 and has yet to announce a limited series.
Users report confusion, then relief, then a vague sense of loss.
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