Adding a barrier varnish to 20th Century portrait to reveal true colours

Adding a barrier varnish to this lovely early 20th century portrait before some very minor retouching..This portrait had been taken to England with family from Germany to escape the war, then emigrated to Australia and now back to England quite the journey this little girl has had.
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[@NinaHansen2008]

Just lovely!

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

Back to LIFE. So good.

[@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration]

Thank you yes just brings it all back together

[@Alexis-ey4kp]

I just love this ❤

[@PINTandDALE]

That is a stunning little portrait!

[@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration]

It is beautiful , those eyes just sparkle !

[@miriamkasseris9313]

It always amazes me how much that varnish layer enhances the painting. So fun to watch the transformation. ❤

[@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration]

Thank you , it just adds so much richness !! And all the colours shine again

[@Elong.]

Wow she should have her own passport! Beautiful portrait❤

[@oksanatulpa7984]

I usually use retouch varnish

[@Mike.Howard]

From an OK painting to a stunning piece of artwork - simply beautiful 👍👍

[@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration]

It is a lovely little painting

[@martinemartin4779]

Who is the artist? Is it Johanna Engel?

[@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration]

Yes it is

[@edomaguaiota899]

u can see the signature, something Engel

[@martinemartin4779]

@@edomaguaiota899 Yes, I could see the surname, but there are quite a few Engels who were artists e.g. Johannes Frederich Engel (Might have spelled the Frederich wrong), Alfred Engel, Harry Engel and even a contemporary artist called Camille Engel. I was just trying to go on the look of the painting.

[@martinemartin4779]

@@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration Thank you. Love your work!