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Inpainting

Scope note

In the conservation of paintings, the introduction of new paint into and limited to areas of loss in the original paint layer in order to restore design continuity. For similar work not done by conservators, use "retouching." Where additions partially or wholly cover areas of original paint, use "overpainting."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300053723

Broader Terms used

compensation (restoring)

Created

13yrs ago

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