63-летний homeless Keith Gregory managed to make two long scratches on the painting "Morning stroll" painted by Thomas Gainsborough

the Incident occurred about two o'clock on Saturday, March 18. The assailant, Keith Gregory, an elderly man without a certain residence, from a painting by Gainsborough dragged the guards and nearby visitors. Vandal arrested. The East wing of the Museum was urgently evacuated and closed for two hours. Damaged, the painting traveled for restoration.

As the representative of the National gallery, "damage was limited to two long scratches on the colorful surface, but the canvas was not hurt". This gives hope that the "Morning walk" will be able to fully restore. "Today, conservators can work wonders. Perhaps you will not notice the difference", — said mark bills (Mark Bills), Director of the Museum House Gainsborough the home of the artist in sadbury, Suffolk.

According to Mark Bills, the attack on the painting by Gainsborough of them was very surprised, because hardly the work of anyone-то may find offensive. "Morning walk" is a fresh portrait of a young couple — Hallett of William and Elizabeth Stephen. The portrait was begun in 1785, shortly before the marriage of William and Elizabeth. The young people depicted while walking the dog in the Park. The picture reflects the fashion of the eighteenth-century romantic portraits in an informal setting — often in nature. Although the portrait still looks very Grand: it is more than two meters in height, and the models dressed in luxurious outfits (it is believed that Elizabeth's wedding dress). "Morning walk" written by a Mature master at the top. A couple of years before portrait the spouses Hallett, Gainsborough had already painted portraits of the king and Queen.

Against Keith Gregory, who caused the damage to the masterpiece of Gainsborough in the National gallery, was charged. He continues to be detained.

the Material was prepared by Maria Onuchina, AI

Sources: theguardian.com, artinvestment.ru