Focus on An Entrance to the Paris Métropolitain and explore the Restoration process.
One of the original entrances now stands in the sculpture garden at the National Gallery of Art. Because the entrance was “repaired’ so much that none of the colors were original, it had to be restored by the gallery. In fact, the existing paint layers were, “faded and chalky, and were actively lifting from the cast iron structure” Layers of corrosion inhibitors and more durable paint had to be added for the harsh winters in Washington D.C. The restoration was done by conservators and contractors who restored the original “faux bronze” look which Guimard intended.
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