6293
Editor
Koestler, Robert J.; Koestler, Victoria H.; Charola, A. Elena; Nieto-Fernandez, Fernando
Title Of Article Chaper
Biodeterioration Studies on Pastels and Oil-Based Paintings
Title Of Journal Book
Art, Biology, and Conservation: Biodeterioration of Works of Art
Pages
50-59
Collation
10 p. : ills.
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographic references
Publisher
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Publisher City
New York
ISBN
1-58839-107-8
Language Of Text
English
Language Of Summary
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting City
New York
Abstract
The biodeterioration of pastels and oil-based paintings was studied, including the influence of ambient temperature and humidity. The mechanisms of filamentous fungi infestation and the different was it manifests on pastels and oil-based paintings are discussed. Preservation and conservation procedures, including the use of benz-isothiazolene in ethanol (1:4), are presented.
Keywords
biodeterioration; study; pastel; oil; painting
pub_id
6293