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The goal of this study is to determine the effectiveness of different erasers in performing dry cleaning on unvarnished monochrome samples (painted with acrylics, oils, alkyd oils and gouache). These samples are representative of the problem with modern monochrome works lacking any protective film that might prevent dirt from entering the paint surface--they require careful cleaning procedures taking into consideration the painting materials used, which in many cases are sensitive to certain solvents. For this rea...