JulietJFallAug 15, 2023
I have inherited an extraordinary archive of sketches, drawings, watercolours, & oils by my great-grandfather Albert Proetel (born Prötel, in 🇩🇪). He moved around Europe painting & married in Switzerland, setting up a studio in Lausanne. Never famous, probably suffered economically from being German in🇨🇭. His art has always been around on family walls. What on should I do other than just enjoy it? Some is framed, most in large folders. #art #artsuisse #kunst #lausanne #sierre #vaud #albertproetel
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@JulietJFall He really had a nice touch.

Yeah, art can become a burden. I have parted with so many drawings over time, just had to leave them behind when I moved.

Now sitting with my mom's huge pile of paintings after her death. It's a thing.

Maybe the answer is to scan them, share them and then store the originals in some really tough damp-proof box and leave it to the future?

Aug 15, 2023 at 9:05amWeb
Show threadJulietJFallAug 15, 2023
@dbat You’ve put your finger on the issue of storage, which is indeed an issue. Many have damp spots. Some of the oils that are not framed have flaked.
Show threaddbat Aug 15, 2023

@JulietJFall Ja. It's tragic. Many of the pieces I have are getting mould spots, or are already covered in them.

Mould can make a painting go from Lady with blushing cheeks" to "Grandfather with very realistic beard" within a decade 🤭

Pick your faves and then prepare yourself for goodbyes.

Courage!

Show threaddbat Aug 15, 2023
@JulietJFall PS - Thanks for sharing these images. It's always a thrill to see art peeking out from the past.
Show threadZugaiAug 15, 2023
@JulietJFall the damage gives them a nice touch though. The woman's face for example has been mostly spared, which puts even more focus on it, in my opinion.