Art conservation is a union of science and art. Here's the process behind restoring a 125-year-old painting.

• Art restoration combines art history, chemistry, and studio art. 
• Restoring a painting can take anywhere from a few hours to a few months. 
• Although it can be meticulous, knowledge of proper techniques diminishes more risks in the future.

Restoring art is not a singular discipline. It combines art history, studio art, and chemistry. 

The process of restoring pieces of art, paintings, sculptures, and manuscripts can be as unique as the pieces of art themselves. Each medium requires different techniques to restore it to its original beauty. Conservators are tasked with understanding what methods went into creating the original painting and what techniques past conservators used to inform new practices.