Lost fingers, scurfy skin and corroding veins : conservation of anatomical papier-mâché models by Dr Auzoux
TitelLost fingers, scurfy skin and corroding veins : conservation of anatomical papier-mâché models by Dr Auzoux
Verantwoordelijkheids-vermeldingElizabet Nijhof Asser, Birgit Reissland, Bart J.W. Grob, Eva Goetz
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SamenvattingThe task to conserve a large collection of severely damaged 19th century polychrome papier-mâché anatomical models by Dr Auzoux led to an interdisciplinary cooperation between conservators, scientists and art historians. Damage included loss of functionality due to missing elements, flaking of the exterior paint layers, ingrained dirt and corrosion of iron wires.
This paper presents a comprehensive investigation into the history and material-technical construction of the models. Based on the results of visual assessment, binding media analysis, GC-MS, DNA analysis of the paint layers, a conservation treatment strategy was developed and successfully applied including surface cleaning, corrosion inhibition, consolidation of paint layers and reconstruction of missing parts. Treatment experiences are discussed on case studies.
This paper presents a comprehensive investigation into the history and material-technical construction of the models. Based on the results of visual assessment, binding media analysis, GC-MS, DNA analysis of the paint layers, a conservation treatment strategy was developed and successfully applied including surface cleaning, corrosion inhibition, consolidation of paint layers and reconstruction of missing parts. Treatment experiences are discussed on case studies.
AnnotatieIn: 15th triennial conference, New Delhi, 22-26 September 2008 : preprints / ICOM Committee for Conservation ; [managing ed. Janet Bridgland]. - New Delhi : Allied Publishers PVT, 2008. – 2 dl. (XXIII-1165 p.) . : ill. ; 30 cm + cd-rom. - (Triennial meeting, preprints ; 15). - p. 285-292
TrefwoordenPapierwaren. Kartonnage. Voorwerpen gemaakt van papier of karton, Conservering van papier, papier-maché, modellen
Persoonstrefwoord Louis Thomas Jerôme Auzoux