Revealing Édouard Manet’s Portrait of Monsieur Jules Dejouy

Édouard Manet’s (1832-1883) Portrait de Monsieur Jules Dejouy (1879), was acquired by Amgueddfa Cymru in 2019 after more than ninety years in a private collection. This oil on canvas, originally owned by Dejouy, had remained in a relatively untouched condition.

Thanks to support from the TEFAF Museum Restoration FundThe Finnis Scott Foundation and the Friends of National Museum Wales, the work has now been restored by Amgueddfa Cymru conservation experts.

Using x-rays and other technical examination techniques, Adam Webster from our Conservation Team has revealed the secrets of this rare portrait and extensive cleaning has uncovered the intricate brushwork and colourful hues of the artwork for the first time in decades.

Date

Feb 15 2024 - Jan 01 2025
Ongoing...

Time

All Day

Location

National Museum Cardiff
Cardiff

Organizer

National Museum Cardiff