Brown line drawing on paper
A drawing crossed by a tear
A tear ran right across the sheet, through both faces. Realigned fibre by fibre and reinforced on the back, it has disappeared.
The object
A brown line drawing: two men side by side, drawn with a quick, sure hand.
Condition
A tear ran right across the sheet at the level of the faces. Its edges had drifted slightly apart, showing the white of the paper.
Treatment
A tear repair: the edges realigned, then reinforced on the back with a thin strip of Japanese paper and starch paste, and a discreet retouch of the break line.
Result
The line is continuous again and the sheet can be handled safely. On the back, the repair stays visible and reversible.