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Abstract
A methodical examination of the graphic collections at the National Gallery of Denmark (SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst) and Danish Royal Library (RL) has shown that circa 900 objects
from the SMK are affected by the darkening of white highlights, while up to 200 cases have been estimated to exist at the RL. Lead white was identified on all the objects studied. Artworks and housing materials from both institutions, together with a group of test samples created in the laboratory, have been examined by analytical means to better understand and locate the degradation sources. The levels of H2S in storage and galleries were also measured.In the housing materials from the SMK and RL, sulfur products were identified. Results point out that the degradation can be attributed to a combination of poor archival housing materials, outside pollutants and, in some locations, the presence of many people as well as humidity.
from the SMK are affected by the darkening of white highlights, while up to 200 cases have been estimated to exist at the RL. Lead white was identified on all the objects studied. Artworks and housing materials from both institutions, together with a group of test samples created in the laboratory, have been examined by analytical means to better understand and locate the degradation sources. The levels of H2S in storage and galleries were also measured.In the housing materials from the SMK and RL, sulfur products were identified. Results point out that the degradation can be attributed to a combination of poor archival housing materials, outside pollutants and, in some locations, the presence of many people as well as humidity.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference Preprints : Copenhagen, 4–8 September 2017 |
Editors | Janet Bridgland |
Number of pages | 9 |
Place of Publication | Paris |
Publisher | ICOM-CC, International Committee of Museums |
Publication date | 4 Sept 2017 |
Article number | 0508 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-92-9012-426-9 |
Publication status | Published - 4 Sept 2017 |
Event | ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference: Linking Past and Future - International Council of Museums - Conservation Committee, Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 4 Sept 2017 → 8 Sept 2017 Conference number: 18 http://www.icom-cc2017.org/ |
Conference
Conference | ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference |
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Number | 18 |
Location | International Council of Museums - Conservation Committee |
Country/Territory | Denmark |
City | Copenhagen |
Period | 04/09/2017 → 08/09/2017 |
Internet address |
Artistic research
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Activities
- 1 Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference
Morten Ryhl-Svendsen (Speaker)
4 Sept 2017 → 8 Sept 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Projects
- 1 Finished
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En sort fremtid? En undersøgelse af mekanismer for eftermørkning af blyhvidtholdige farver på grafiske værker.
01/05/2015 → 01/05/2016
Project: Research