Discover the secrets involved in the conservation of historic paintings during a free talk.
Sarah Cove, an accredited art conservator and one of the country’s leading experts on British portraiture, will share her experience of restoring a portrait of Dr John Thorpe that is currently on display in the Bridge Chapel owned by Rochester Bridge Trust.
When working on the painting, Sarah said: “During my work, I carried out measures to clean the surface, remove overpainting, and improved the tension of the canvas. The frame was also cleaned and re-gilt to more sympathetically match the style of the painting. It was a pleasure to work on this painting which holds such importance for the Rochester Bridge Trust and I’m really looking forward to sharing the experience with the public.”
The lecture takes place on Thursday, 10 July, at 6.30pm.
Tickets are free but must be booked by visiting Eventbrite or emailing events@rbt.org.uk
An exhibition dedicated to Dr Thorpe and displaying his portrait is currently taking place within the medieval Bridge Chapel and Victorian Bridge Chamber at Rochester, when visitors can find out more about this interesting character from history while also exploring the historic buildings. The exhibition opens every Saturday and on the first Wednesday of the month until the end of August. Entry is free of charge and there is no need to book. Both buildings are fully-accessible.