40256
Title Of Article Chaper
Étude comparative d'une série d'anges adorateurs attribués à François-Noël Levasseur
Title Of Journal Book
Journal of the International Institute for Conservation - Canadian Group
Volume
20
Pages
41-57
Collation
17 p. : ill.
Reference Bibliography
26 bibliog. refs.
ISSN
0381-0402
Language Of Text
French
Language Of Summary
French; English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Fourteen kneeling angels, made of gilt and polychromed wood, originally from five different Quebec churches, were examined. Their attribution to a single artist, Francois-Noel Levasseur (1703-1794), based on stylistic comparison and uncertain historical information, was checked against an analysis of materials and techniques. Comparison of measurements, components, and construction, as well as radiography, showed differences and led to reinterpreting certain historical documents. -- CAL
Keywords
angel; gilt; polychrome; wood -- CAL
pub_id
40256
Title Translation
A comparative study of a series of kneeling angels attributed to François-Noël Levasseur