Academic thesis

Rebekka Kremkau: Part 1 – Practical Thesis: A „Still Life with Flowers and Insects“ (1682) by Rachel Ruysch. Technology - History of Conservation – Conservation of the Textile Support Part 2 – Appendix Part 3 – Theoretical Thesis: Butterfly Wings, Moss and Lizard Skin. A Study comparing Artists’ Techniques used in Sottobosco Paintings Back
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Abstract: The practical part of this diploma thesis included a de-lining followed by the
mechanical reduction of partially adhering coller and wax-resin from the painting support in
multiple steps. Also, strongly degraded fibers of the canvas were being consolidated. It is
being discussed how to deal with the varnish incorporating copper corrosion products. With
respect to re-lining the painting, a mist-lining-technique was being conceived. Required
modifications needed to be made taking into account the partially wax-resin soaked fabric as
well as its protruding edges.
The theoretical part deals with artistic impression techniques used in sottoboscopaintings.
An art-historical classification is supplemented by the evaluation of the current
state of research regarding technological knowledge. Additionally, different easel paintings
were being examined in order to analyse common damages occurring on butterfly impressions
and to conduct detailed mapping of current preservation conditions.

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Keywords: Consolidation of canvas-fibers, reduction of coller, reduction of wax-resin, copper ions, mist-lining, sottobosco, butterfly imprints
Details:
  • academic institution: Hochschule für Bildende Künste Dresden
  • kind of theses:  Diplomarbeit
  • main Tutor:  Prof. Dr. Ursula Haller
  • assistant Tutor:  Prof. Marlies Giebe
  • date:  2020
  • Language:  German
  • pages:  130
  • pictures:  409
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