17 Boucher, The Toilet of Venus Green foliage, original paint taken from the folded-over edge, 15 5/8 from upper left corner, at top edge. Thin cross-section of paint mounted in polyester, viewed in reflected light. 1 - rust brown ground 40-60 µ 2 - pale yellow 20-30 µ 3 - pale blue 10-20 µ 4 - turquoise 5-10 µ 5 - varnish layer 15-30 µ

17 Boucher, The Toilet of Venus
Green foliage, original paint taken from the folded-over edge,
15 5/8" from upper left corner, at top edge. Thin cross-section of
paint mounted in polyester, viewed in reflected light.
1 - rust brown ground 40-60 µ
2 - pale yellow 20-30 µ
3 - pale blue 10-20 µ
4 - turquoise 5-10µ
5 - varnish layer 15-30µ

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