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How Museums Use UV in Conservation
Adam Savage’s Tested
How Museums Use UV in Conservation
Adam Savage visits the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery to watch conservator Anna demonstrate two non-invasive imaging techniques — UV-induced fluorescence and infrared reflectography — used to analyze historic portraits. The video reveals how these tools expose hidden underdrawings, pigment types, past restorations, and artistic decision-making without touching the artwork.
ScienceSmithsonian
2 min read25 May 2026

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