Cleaning Constable's 'Hay Wain' | National Gallery

[@banzy3]

I'm quite impressed by how the original varnish held up over those 80 years; not nearly as discoloured as I thought it might be, but evidently better for having been cleaned.

[@chrispritchard4676]

What an honour to work on the Hay Wain, Paul. I can imagine a few famous works have benefitted from your skills and knowledge.

[@thomasbell7033]

I can't imagine what it's like to be fiddling with the surface of one of the most beloved paintings in the country.

[@rondon9897]

Yes, no pressure at all 😄

[@svilenart]

I was lucky enough to see the painting live in the gallery. It was a great experience! Inspirational! 🥰

[@w.w.sakbeh571]

By both the beauty of the painting and gracefulness of the presentation, four and a half minutes to boost one’s serotonin for the day!

[@gwendolynfish2102]

Fascinating! Love Constables work!

[@mmyuan7612]

Always moved by the work done by the craftsmanship behind those great works

[@georgefrench1907]

Excellent presenter.

[@algernonwolfwhistle6351]

It's amazing what can be done with some Fairy liquid and elbow grease. Good work!

[@robbielu22]

Thank you for your explanations it makes one appreciate what you do much more

[@Aquila-sz8pl]

Told me nothing about the cleaning process! But the description was enlightening

[@geoffreykeane4072]

Please Paul do a full video on this!

[@LeadsTheFallen]

It's amazing when you go onto google maps and find the house today

[@465maltbie]

Very nice to see, interesting about the parts that were overpainted, I think it would have looked too busy. Charles

[@frogtastic1000]

Great painting

[@halfabee]

I wanted to learn more.

[@olejoergenmalm16]

Is there a particular reason absolutely everything in this room is blue?

[@mathonamoore123]

Greetings from Ireland, 31st of March 2022. X

[@danielmorris3687]

👋 Hello from Canada, 31st of March 2022. ✌🇨🇦

[@jessiepaul1613]

I got a j.constable painting.wanted to know more about it

[@penmuni3833]

Just don't invite Mr. Bean.

[@simonjohnhinton1938]

I'm glad you didn't give the job to Mr bean...