Courtesy of Aurora J.B. Sousanis

Allison K. Jackson, Associate Frame Conservator at Harvard Art Museums

Jackson and her restoration project "The Taj Mahal, Sunlit"

Allison K. Jackson is currently restoring a massive frame for the “The Taj Mahal, Sunlit” by James Rogers Rich. The frame was acquired in poor condition: missing ornaments, tarnished original gilding, and deteriorated layers of gesso.

Allison K. Jackson examining an artwork's frame

A frame in the Harvard Art Museums.

Allison K. Jackson working with gold leaf for frame restoration.

Allison K. Jackson working on the frame for “The Taj Mahal, Sunlit”.

Allison K. Jackson and the frame for “The Taj Mahal, Sunlit”.

Harvard Art Museums' sunlit conservation lab.

Allison Jackson's tools for frame conservation.

Allison K. Jackson examines a painting and its frame.