Update: I spoke with a conservator at the gallery. He says that indeed the beads likely didn't take too long to put to the canvas. Hey may have looked at them

Update: I spoke with a conservator at the gallery. He says that indeed the beads likely didn't take too long to put to the canvas. Hey may have looked at them a while, but at least the process of transferring them to the canvas was quick. I've edited this section. You have made the essay stronger. Thank you!