Academic thesis

Agathe Boruszczak: The stabilisation of a painting of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna exemplified by a massive infestation by biscuit beetles. back

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Abstract: A glue-paste lining, dated to the beginning of the 20th century was the key aspect to some unusual damage which was discovered on a portrait of Francesco Petrarca from the 17th century by an unknown artist. The focus of this thesis is the evaluation of the planned treatments aimed at the stabilization of a de-lined and temporarily secured support which could no longer fulfill its original function. The loss of the original linen support amounted to approximately 30% due to infestation by biscuit beetles (Stegobium paniceum). The conservation and restoration involved filling in the larvae tunnels with a fibrous pulp as well as relining. For this purpose, a series of tests were performed, with consideration given to the different adhesives and also interleaves. The principle objective of conservation of this painting was to deliver an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

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Keywords: stabilisation, fibrous pulp, lining, biscuit beetles, interleave
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  • academic institution: Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien
  • kind of theses:  Diplomarbeit
  • main Tutor:  Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Gabriela Krist
  • assistant Tutor:  -
  • date:  2013
  • Language:  German

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