39839

Accession Number

8207

Author

Ellis, Margaret Holben

Title Of Article Chaper

Metalpoint drawings: special conservation problems for collectors

Title Of Journal Book

Drawing

Volume

2

Issue

3

Pages

59-61

Language Of Text

English

Literature Type

Serial

Literature Level

Analytic

Abstract

Describes the history and the materials of the medium and support followed by descriptions of the various forms of damage to which these works are subject. Discusses abrasion of the ground and loss of metalpoint line, flaking of the ground, fingerprints and oil stains, water damage and stains, foxing, and mold growth. Special environmental and framing considerations are given.

Keywords

Drawing, metal point; Drawing, conservation; Platinum, technology working; Drawing, technique; Paper, conservation restoration; Paper, deterioration; Paper, biodeterioration; Paper, preservation ICCROM

pub_id

39839