As terrible as it sounds, and as bad as the woman must feel, I am surprised this type of situation does not occur more often. Take into account the museums and close access they provide to art as well as auction house previews and the possibility of accidents and damage can be substantial.
The painting will be part of the upcoming "Picasso in the Metropolitan Museum of Art,” The exception with nearly 250 works from the museums collection Picasso's opening on April 27. The repairs are expected to be completed by the start of the exhibition.
Vogel states
Immediately after the accident the painting was taken to the Met’s conservation studio so experts could assess the damage, museum officials said. A statement released by the Met on Sunday afternoon said, “The damage did not occur in the focal point of the composition and the curatorial
and conservation staffs fully expect that the repair —which will take place in the coming weeks — will be unobtrusive.”
The canvas — about 6 feet by 4 feet — was hanging on the wall of a second-floor gallery with other early Picassos. The museum declined to identify the woman, but said she was not injured.
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