Dude, homegirl frau’s dress went from potato sack to ballroom taffeta real quick. Amazing work. And the way your restoration brought back the reflection of the dress against the pavement!

I feel like anyone who thinks conserving paintings is a detriment or that old varnish is a valuable patina should be referred to this video. This painting is stunning and all that beauty was totally hidden. The varnish covered up the function of the painting. What a journey it was to watch it be cleaned and all that detail be revealed!

I audibly gasped when he cleaned the first portion of her dress. The fabric looks photorealistic. The mastery of the painter was matched by Julian's skill in renovation. Amazing work.

Me watching Julian clean the dance painting, "OMG, there's a reflection, Omg, there's a shadow, OMG that thing is filthy!" LOL

One thing I love about these cleanings is how it helps the viewer discover different things about the painting as it progresses. The reflection on the floor, the shadows, the fact that those dark boxes weren’t just solid colored panels on the wall. Small details you may not notice when viewing the painting as a whole.

I will never get over the reveal of colours hidden by the grime !

I know that classical music isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I wanted to say that I appreciated hearing the Blue Danube Waltz in the context of this painting as the background music while you worked. A while back, I remember that you used a lovely piece by Bach for a similar purpose, but since then, I have noticed only generic piano music. As a classical musician, I just wanted to be a positive voice thanking you for keeping classical music out in the public sphere, and also connecting it with yet another form of fine art that is also honed over centuries of evolution and disciplined practice.

As someone, who once was learning music, I cannot help but giggle at this painting a bit. Even on the dirty painting you can see how done the girl is. But on the clean painting, especially on that one close-up, you can clearly see that her teacher was done as well. It hits just waaay close to home! It is amazing

It’s like the whole “What color is the dress?” controversy… but on hard mode.

The sheer amount of discoloured varnish on her dress is astounding! I straight up thought it was just going a paler shade of browny-yellow underneath, but that white is absolutely gorgeous!

Looking through the comment section of Julien's videos has become part of my routine of watching them. So many people who love art, who love creativity, who have so much passion and knowledge and joy.... this is such a positive corner of youtube. So thank you Julien, and thank you all for being a wonderful community!

Masterly done. When you uncovered the shimmering floor I was oh, my. Then under the table the subtle light hitting the wall, the gold on the table, the white of the linen, then the lady unveiled in stunning silk and satin. Her delicate face and what must be her father looking on with thoughts of his young daughter becoming a woman. A touch of melancholy thinking of the time that has passes while looking to the future... husband and grandchildren. I am going to share this with my grand children we love watching you bring these moments in time back to life for us. Thank you.

Baumgartner and LCD Soundsystem. An unexpected yet welcome crossover.

So thankful for your content. Has inspired me to go back to school and pursue a history degree with a museum studies focus!

We don't have a lot of certitude in life, but here's one : I will NEVER get tired of this channel

Got to love it when a Victorian artist paints 18th century because they just have to make it appeal to their idea of fashion. It's their equivalent of inaccurate movie costumes for period dramas! A beautiful work, the dress is beautiful such a shame it was hidden under all that varnish and grime instead of being how the artist truly intended! Great work as always, Julien!

There is absolutely nothing more satisfying than falling asleep listening to you cleaning a painting. It's 1am, goodnight

Julian really over here making squarespace sound like the closest we're ever gonna get to the perfect boyfriend.

The frame at the end is just as beautiful as the painting

Just as it is difficult to choose one's favorite painting, movie, food, it is equally difficult to choose one's favorite waltz. You have certainly chosen a masterpiece of music for the background of this particular work.

I never cease to be amazed at the effect of failing varnish on the color blue. Especially that gorgeous teal/grey/blue of French Empire style interiors.

The light shining off the taffeta of her skirt is just sublime. What an incredible detail revealed!

Adding the varnish made the floor look all the more glossier, I love it

Now that was a transformation! This painting and your choice of music, brought back a lovely memory.... Speaking of dancing, I had the privilege of dancing with my dad to this piece of music when Andre Rieu came to Australia in 2009. It was to be the last dance we would have. Julian, your work is really awe inspiring. How you do what you do to bring back to life something that looked like a boring piece of work into the true version of itself....wows me every time. It is a wonderful dance to observe! G'day from Australia 😊

“Everything in life is a dance. The subtle negotiation between multiple entities in an attempt to unify to one common purpose is a current that undulates under every aspect of our lives.” In addition to his many other talents Julian is a philosopher!

it's okay if you want to try to be a philosopher, but you're an art restorer and that's what's beautiful, nice and what we enjoy about you watching your videos, hopefully you can get back to basics.

I did not expect the dress transformation or her skin to go from swarthy to fair with a pink blush. This one is a treat. Wow! Thank you

Julian, I didn't know I needed this till it was over 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. Honestly, people pay lots of money on therapy and what you provide here on KZfaq does more for me than any therapy. It makes me stop, listen, focus and makes me calm. In this crazy world, sometimes we forget this is just what we need. So thank you. When finances allow I will sign up to your Patreon. * On another note. My 4yr old Granddaughter stayed with me recently and while I was watching one of your videos, she asked what I was doing. So I showed her one of your videos and she is now hooked 🥰. She went home talking about "Julian" and her mum called me up to ask if I had a new fancy man 🤣

I did not realize the man on the left was holding a violin until @9:55. And that poor dress has been waiting for a decent dry cleaning for decades! I’m sure she’s ever grateful to you, Julian, for removing the effects of aging and too much partying over the years. Get your formal clothes professionally cleaned, people. You invested a lot of money in them; take care of them.

Wow!!! The revealed of her dress color was amazing!!

The reveal of original colors never ceases to amaze me.

This is absolutely one of the most beautiful paintings I’ve ever seen in my entire life. The end product, after so much amazing work and meticulous attention to detail, literally took my breath away. I came for Julian’s sassy attitude and roasting of crappy past conservations but somehow along the way I’ve actually ended up falling in love with art. Thank you, Julian.

Best way to start a goodweek: With Julian's videos!

I was so enjoying the high speed retouching, I could have watched the retouching itself for another hour. I was truly amazed at the details in the painting when you were up close. The details in the faces especially, truly incredible artistry. Both on the part of the painter and the restorer.

I think Julian got a new thesaurus. Regardless of what he says his mellow tone and sonorous voice are soothing.

I waltzed to this waltz in so many quinceañeras when I was a teenager. Brings back so many awkward memories.

Holy smokes. I was thinking as you wear cleaning "wow, the varnish really dulled the painting" then you got to her dress and I was shocked. That was such a satisfying cleaning video!! :)

Love how you showed the reflected light of her skirt, then you skirted her so I minds would crave the true color of her dress.

I can only imagine this kind of painting is a joy to restore. A simple cleaning with eons of grimes and a largely intact piece that requires minimal repair. And that gold! It just pops.

My 8yo daughter and I simply LOVE watching your restorations. It's a virtual mission of discovery, a feast for the eyes. I get asked many questions about the BIG words that are used, but the poetic nature and beautiful vernacular certainly fit the furniture. Well done! Norman and Allison.

Wow that dress and the blues on the wall! ❤️ Also, so nice to hear Blue Danube in a positive setting. Needed that rewiring in my brain after Squid Games. 🤣

There is something so soothing and gently thought provoking with Julian's narration. These videos where he slowly removes the old varnish to reveal the true colors beneath are my favorite of his. Thanks Julian for making content that's the perfect antidote to stress and anxiety.

Conservator, teacher, engineer, smooth marketer, KZfaqr and now a poet. What doesn't this man do?! The delicate details that were revealed during this cleaning were magnificent! The reflections in the floor, the monochromatic wood detailing in the walls, the painting in the painting! I love being able to see and appreciate artwork I would otherwise never know existed.

Julian's shirt was also cleaned: it's brown tartan when he's cleaning the painting, and white tartan when he's varnishing!!

Going from the title, i was lowykey expecting some kind of video about cleaning paint stains from oneself via fancy dancemoves

LCD Soundsystem is so fantastic because of the structure of his songs. It requires time and patience to build up the layers to the climax. Each sound added so carefully and meticulously so as not to waver or topple. This attention to detail makes the final payoff of every song engulf you in its purpose. All the meticulous planning, crafting, and building, creates pieces with the perfect harmonious finale, a wave of sound so powerful it sweeps us with it. Just like this song, the work you put into your projects takes time, patience, and curiosity. We approach the finale with you, watching as you put all the pieces back in their places. We experience the unveiling of this breathtaking artwork from a soot covered canvas, and what makes it so stunning is the process it took to get there. Thank you for this journey.

I love watching the ‘hidden’ details come back to light. Something as simplistic seeing the violin now in the musicians hand.

It NEVER ceases to amaze me the revelations just a simple cleaning can display. Just a stunning painting , and as usual a stellar restoration. The painting went from sepia to Technicolor before our eyes. and the expressions on the faces of the subjects are so clear now you can almost read their moods.

By far one of the best reveals you've had on your channel. That dress pops afterwards!

This cleaning was amazing. I would have never believed there was that beautiful dress under the grime. I'm so glad there are people like you who so lovingly preserve these wonderful paintings.

When someone asks me what I consider real art, I'll show them this. Working to restore the glorious intentions of the artist, and with the most beautiful of results - a true gift! And the music is so right for this. For a moment I was in another world, as if there with them in the room...

After I found your channel, monday is now a day I look forward to.

No information on the artist or age of the work? Still, a startling transformation. Bravo.

i do love the way you go about the cleaning process. leaving the focus point of the painting until last, working around it and showing it come to life with just the background. to then reveal the centre piece and bring the whole painting together and show its true beauty

In all of KZfaq these conservation videos are my favorite. I once owned a painting of three elk standing on a snowy slope. Nice painting but one elk was missing an antler because of a hole in the painting, round, maybe a bullet "wound." My conservation efforts were a complete failure. Doing this work right is difficult but you make it look easy. Thanks for the many postings.

Wow - until you cleaned it, I had no idea there was a violin on that gentleman's arm! AMAZING.

I *just* finished Squid Game an hour ago and hearing the Blue Danube Waltz is truly unsettling 😅

Particularly loved watching the grimy blob become a shimmering, gorgeous dress. So much more movement in the painting when it's clean! Thanks for the relaxing video.

The look on her face is so incongruous with the delicacy of her dancing! The artist certainly captured some raw emotion here.

Look at that! The reflection of her gown on the floor! Amazing! Thank you for your beautiful videos.

Always a treat to watch a painting come back to life.

She cleaned up real nicely! ...I mean that with the utmost respect, of course.

oh! her dress! what an amazing transformation! well done 👏🏻

BRAVO 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I actually gasped when you began to clean her dress. LOVED this video!

Love the LCD Soundsystem reference 😉

Very nice reveal. :) I would love to see more ASMR versions. Really like watching the narrated version first to get the technical explanations and other info (like history of the work or its creator). Then watch the ASMR version for the repeat viewings.

This is my favorite cleaning so far. My jaw dropped when the gold leaf table legs appeared, and it just got better from there

It's like two different paintings. It's a beautiful piece. I love the expression on the face of the gentleman that's sitting down. He's utterly charmed by her. Love it

Lovely transformation. Sometimes a good clean is so satisfying.

Walking up to me expecting Walking up to me Expecting words It happens all the time Go and dance yourself clean, yeah!

With the music of the Blue Danube , you can see the girl dancing again in her beautiful new dress ! Beautiful work , as always!

Thank you Mr Baumgartner for the poetic explanation, the music, the extraordinary comparison of dance, painting, your art . You are unbelievably talented , educated.

Yay! This was just what I needed this morning

Your voice always calm me. Thank you Julian

What a beautiful painting. You brought out so much detail with the cleaning. I love the way her dainty little hand holds her skirts.

I never get bored of seeing a beautiful image emerging from under a layer of grime and discoloured varnish. I'd never have guessed the dress was really that colour!

Not gonna lie. Julian’s giving me “You” vibes here. But, if this is my grizzly end with the narration of fine art history in a glass cage in a basement, so be it.

Can we please get no commentary versions again

I gasped when the reflection in the floor was revealed, and then the sconces, and the gilt table and pow!: the white skirt. I did miss the technical parts of your other clips but this was a total delight.

This was just amazing. What I thought was a heavy yellow brocade went to a lovely white silk. It is amazing the amount of difference the cleaning makes. You would think that the dirt would just darken everything but it doesn't just darken it blurs the difference between the shadows and highlights as well. The floor was so shiny, the sconces on the walls were there, I didn't see any of that at first. Some of that might have been partially due to being on video instead of in person, but at the same time, after the cleaning it was so gorgeous and I'll bet in person it was spectacular.

My direct and honest opinion: I like these videos, I have watched all of them and will probably continue, but I would really prefer the narration focus be on the technical details, the history of the painting, the painter, the style, materials (oil, acrylic, on paper, on canvas, on wood), year, etc. and also on the technical details of the restauration process, incl. what materials are being used. I am much less enamored by the philosophical or poetic thoughts which I find distracting. But perhaps I'm in the minority.

Boy that's some real trolls out there the video has been up for 2 minutes already has one dislike how do you dislike something you haven't even seen yet

WOW! The details and colors that were uncovered as it was cleaned were unbelievable! What a difference!

In my minds eye at the crescendo…we all rose to our feet and yelled BRAVO Julian BRAVO!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Julian is the Bob Ross of painting restoration.

Julian I got a big question I don't know if you're going to see this or not hope you don't mind answering it but do you paint on the side we already know your master of conservation but are you a painter as well

The way the music fits with the disclosure of colors.....WOW. You never let us down. Never.

You have restored this painting's beauty Julian! Thank you for showing. This is definitely a painting I wish I could see all of at close quarters, her dress lace, the gold glints on the wall decoration, the violin, all beautiful. I envy the owner of this painting!

If you meant grand jeté, it's pronounced "jetEh". The second e is not silent but a wide "eh". Just as a little side note

Just in time before bed I could listen to Julian every night before bed

That was one restoration that didn't need commentary. Just that glorious waltz and the even more glorious transformation was enough. Beautiful job.

The change in the dress color was the most profound transformations I have seen yet after you have cleaned a painting. What a difference!!! Amazing work, Julian...

This is one of those "songs you've heard but don't know the name of" waltzes. Suits the painting well

No white dots into the eyes this time? Especially the 'rhythm giver'/dance master on the left doesn't appear to have been a real person but a kind of space holder... As always I'm in awe of your technical skills when it comes to clean and then restore paintings - from tobacco yellowish brown to glittering white 'ballroom taffeta'. If it's possible can you add some details to the origin of the painting? The setting appears to be at the end of the Rokoko period just before the French Revolution in 1789 - and it's not a Courtois scene but a dancing lesson to a commoner girl. The difference in gear between the men wearing the white wigs and the girl isn't nor is she wearing the style of 'armored skirts' that were 'en vogue' to the courts of Europe before but this rather frilly gleaming cloth skirt is giving her a rather cheap look. Maybe a ballet dancer but no 'higher or nobility daughter' because no woman of the time would have left her house just with this thin layer of skirt. The tired as well as cynical look from the sitting man on the right on the dancing girl underlines that - it's the time when women working as dancers, actresses or operatic singers weren't seen as much more than prostitutes with an artistic skill. I really would like to know more about the whereabouts of this painting - if you may, Julian?

The painting is absolutely stunning on it's own. Yet we that frame is placed with it. It makes it shine even more! Gorgeous!

Omg! The colors and details! I didn’t realize there was a statue in the background. And the woman’s dress! The cleaning is honestly my favorite part of your videos.

How many cotton swabs did Julian use for this painting? I’m going to take a guess and say 95 ☝🏾

Me: I’m here to learn ! Julian: We are now continuing with English vocabulary, university level Me:……..

The painting is stupendous, and so lovingly restored. The gown in that nearly-dreary interior is light's fancy...

Julian, as an amateur painter (in the very truest sense of amateur), you bring me such joy in how you release these works from the prison of their past. Glorious to watch...astonishing to contemplate. Thank you.