CONSERVATION PROCESS

Analysis

An infra-red image being looked at by a conservator

Studying an object is an essential part of the work of a conservator. As well as being allowing decisions to be made regarding the most appropriate form of treatment, techniques such as X-ray and infra-red photography and sampling can reveal much about the origins of a piece, and help with attribution to a particular date or place of production, and even individual artist.

Case studies using this process

CASE STUDY

Conserving Maratti's 'The Annunciation'

Treatment was needed before the First Georgians exhibition

CASE STUDY

Conservation of an ancient Egyptian funerary stela

Piece collected by Prince of Wales on his tour

CASE STUDY

Conserving Holbein's 'Hans of Antwerp'

A major two-year project studied this painting

CASE STUDY

Conserving the Man in Red

Examine one of the most enigmatic paintings in the Royal Collection

CASE STUDY

The Trinity Panels by Hugo van der Goes

Move to new location at Scottish National Gallery provides opportunity for study

CASE STUDY

The Conservation of Rosalba Carriera’s Pastels of the Four Seasons

Learn about the conservation of a group of four pastel paintings by Rosalba Carriera

CASE STUDY

Folding Screen Paintings

Restoring a rediscovered diplomatic gift from Japan

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