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Technical Analysis And Conservation Treatment Of A Mid-Eighteenth Century Chinese Carved Wood Lacquer Bodhisattva Sculpture, Lisa Ackerman
Technical Analysis And Conservation Treatment Of A Mid-Eighteenth Century Chinese Carved Wood Lacquer Bodhisattva Sculpture, Lisa Ackerman
Art Conservation Master's Projects
In order to determine the materials used, method of manufacture, origin, and method of treatment; conservation issues were assessed, and sampling was conducted in appropriate areas of the lacquer for analysis. Examination and analyses were carried out using photographic techniques, x- radiography, optical microscopy, X-Ray Fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF), Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Pyrolysis–Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (Py-GC-MS). The results were then used to consider materials, fabrication method, and possibilities of origin; and to formulate a plan for treatment using appropriate materials and methods.
Seeing Double: Comparative Study Of Two Photograph Albums Containing Cyanotypes And Gelatin Silver Prints Of Stereoscopic Photographs, Sarah Casto
Art Conservation Master's Projects
Historical research reveals that two commercially produced photograph albums in the collection of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library contain cyanotype contact prints and gelatin silver photographic reproductions of stereo views made by Buffalo photographer Charles L. Pond. The stereo views were cut in half and pasted as individual images in each album. The manufacture and degradation mechanisms of cyanotypes are explored, with experimental aqueous treatments of cyanotypes including deionized, alkaline, and hydrogen peroxide water baths and light bleaching. Results are evaluated using spectrophotometry and x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) analysis. No correlation between color change and change in iron …
Investigation And Treatment Of A 17th Century English Binding: An Assemblage Of Two Different Texts Creating A Unique Binding, Lyudmyla Y. Bua
Investigation And Treatment Of A 17th Century English Binding: An Assemblage Of Two Different Texts Creating A Unique Binding, Lyudmyla Y. Bua
Art Conservation Master's Projects
The investigation and treatment of the seventeenth century volume will address the common problems that arise when two texts are bound as one. It will include an overview of seventeenth century blind-stamped bindings prevalent at that time, and how the binding structure and decoration interventions reveal the owner’s intentions. The BECPL imprint will also be compared to other imprints from various nearby libraries. Additionally, the significance of the BECPL imprint as a composite volume representing a Sammelbände binding will be explored. Material analysis will be completed with microscopy, XRF, and Raman, as well as photographic techniques, such as UVA-vis and …
The Technical Analysis And Conservation Of Japanese Samurai Armor, Stephanie Spence
The Technical Analysis And Conservation Of Japanese Samurai Armor, Stephanie Spence
Art Conservation Master's Projects
In 2012, pieces from a set of Japanese samurai armor from the Buffalo History Museum were brought to the Art Conservation Department for treatment. The armor consists of a face mask, shin guards and saddle stirrups containing many organic and inorganic materials, such as lacquered metal and wood, metal inlay, leather and dyed silk. The materials and fabrication methods, with an emphasis on the, lacquer and its substrate materials, were investigated through technical analysis and the research of Japanese armor in an effort to establish provenance and a treatment protocol. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and cross-section analysis identified the …
Interpreting Thonet: The Conservation Treatment And Analysis Of A Gebrüder Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair, Paige Schmidt
Interpreting Thonet: The Conservation Treatment And Analysis Of A Gebrüder Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair, Paige Schmidt
Art Conservation Master's Projects
A Gebrüder Thonet bentwood rocking chair owned by a private client was treated and analyzed. A custom mold was built in order to reconstruct the chair’s missing backsplat, which was created out of bendable plywood and beech veneer. Araldite AV 1252 epoxy putty was used to fill major losses and unoriginal tack holes. In addition to inpainting fills and replacement componenets, large areas of stripped and sanded finish were compensated with dewaxed shellac and acrylic emulsion paints. The wood was determined to be beech (Fagus) via wood identification using polarized light microscopy (PLM). Cross sections of the finish were examined …
Technical Study And Treatment Of The Drawing St. Andrew Before His Cross, By Francesco Albani, María Cristina Rivera Ramos
Technical Study And Treatment Of The Drawing St. Andrew Before His Cross, By Francesco Albani, María Cristina Rivera Ramos
Art Conservation Master's Projects
The 17th century Italian drawing St. Andrew Before his Cross, by Francesco Albani, was studied and treated as part of an ongoing collaboration between the Buffalo State Art Conservation Department and the Allen Memorial Art Museum in Oberlin College. Through the technical study of the piece, the materials employed by the artist were identified. It was determined that Albani used the following media to render the image: graphite, sepia ink, and white lead paint in areas of highlights. Since the drawing exhibited the phenomenon of lead white discoloration, a brief discussion of the issue and its relevance in the field …
Analysis And Conservation Of Portrait Of A Young Man, Formerly Attributed To Édouard Manet, Becca Goodman
Analysis And Conservation Of Portrait Of A Young Man, Formerly Attributed To Édouard Manet, Becca Goodman
Art Conservation Master's Projects
A painting that was formerly attributed to Édouard Manet, was researched, examined, and technically analyzed. Imaging techniques revealed a hidden inscription in the background that places the painting in Paris in the late 19th century. Scanning Macro-X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (MA-XRF), Optical Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy SEM-EDS), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed that no anachronistic pigments, media, or materials were used in the work. The painting was separated from its warped backing board and mounted to a new secondary support. Overpaint was removed to reveal the original inscription.
The Lord Books At Buffalo State: Survey And Treatment Of A Study Collection, Abigail Merritt
The Lord Books At Buffalo State: Survey And Treatment Of A Study Collection, Abigail Merritt
Art Conservation Master's Projects
Twenty-three Lord collection books from the Buffalo History Museum were surveyed for comprehensive conservation records. Documentation, housing, and conservation to prepare the books for use as a reference collection were carried out. These needs were addressed through a survey, including photographic documentation and database creation; and a phased conservation plan, including improved storage in custom enclosures and limited treatment. The potential of the collection as a resource for study is demonstrated through graphs and a table of feature comparisons.
Investigating The Effects Of Aqueous Treatment On Selected Sheets From A 17th Century Printed Book With Tideline Staining, Liane Naauao
Investigating The Effects Of Aqueous Treatment On Selected Sheets From A 17th Century Printed Book With Tideline Staining, Liane Naauao
Art Conservation Master's Projects
The ultimate goal of this project will be to stabilize and treat this copy of the Riflessioni Geografiche2 so that it can be handled and made available as a book model within the department in order to demonstrate the potential for aqueous treatment of historic books. The research component for this project will focus on generating a washing and drying protocol for aqueous treatment of select pages. The present volume, a 17th century book printed in Italy on handmade paper and laced into a paper case, has been previously water damaged and there is tide line staining on a number …
Retreating From Wax: Investigation And Re-‐Treatment Of A Painting Exhibiting Strange Surface Effects, Anne D. Schaffer
Retreating From Wax: Investigation And Re-‐Treatment Of A Painting Exhibiting Strange Surface Effects, Anne D. Schaffer
Art Conservation Master's Projects
Surface hazing occurring on a recently treated painting called into question the methods used in its treatment, and offered a rare opportunity for research, analysis, and reflection on the field of paintings conservation. Portrait of Millard Fillmore was treated in 1996 and given a rather interventive and innovative treatment that utilized a great deal of wax to re-.‐line the canvas and to fill losses. The canvas was lined to fiberglass and backed with Mylar, and a complex varnish schema was used: three varnishes were applied, all of which were soluble in low polar solvents. Suspecting that any …
Conservation Treatment And Study Of An American Double Portrait From The 1830s, Christine P. Romano
Conservation Treatment And Study Of An American Double Portrait From The 1830s, Christine P. Romano
Art Conservation Master's Projects
This paper presents the material investigation and conservation treatment of an unattributed naïve double portrait painting from the 1830s. Using imaging and analytical techniques, including ultraviolet and infrared imaging, x-radiography, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF), Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (PyGC/MS), and cross-sectional analysis, the materials and painting methods used by the artist are explored. The goal of this study was to gain an understanding of the materials that would have been available to an artist of limited training, and to develop a conservation treatment sympathetic with the age and condition of the painting. Findings include the …
Not Quite Black And White: An Investigation And Treatment Of A Louise Nevelson Collage, Michal Mikesell
Not Quite Black And White: An Investigation And Treatment Of A Louise Nevelson Collage, Michal Mikesell
Art Conservation Master's Projects
A severely damaged collage dated 1974 by the American sculptor, Louise Nevelson, was treated at the SUNY Buffalo State Art Conservation Department with the goal of restoring it to an exhibitable condition. A brief survey of other Nevelson collages from a similar time period in the artist’s career was conducted to inform the treatment process and provide definitions for an exhibitable condition of the treated collage. Material analysis and characterization provided information about the paper, dyes and adhesives present in the collage, which influenced the treatment course and recommendations for long-term care and display. Treatment consisted of separating the collage …
Decorating With Dna: Analysis And Treatment Of A Victorian-Era Hairwork Wreath, Janelle Batkin-Hall
Decorating With Dna: Analysis And Treatment Of A Victorian-Era Hairwork Wreath, Janelle Batkin-Hall
Art Conservation Master's Projects
A framed hairwork wreath in the style of mourning art, and belonging to the author, was initially investigated through a Buffalo State College Independent Research Project (CNS-615) to identify and characterize the fabrication materials used in its construction. Thirty-one material samples were collected and analyzed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF), and X-radiography. Fabrication materials include human hair; textiles are cotton, silk, cuprammonium rayon, and possibly polyester Dacron; dyes contain aluminum, iron, tin, and copper mordants; colorants and pigments are zinc, copper, arsenic, manganese, iron, and smalt. As part of a Senior Specialization …
The On-Site Analytical Study, Photographic Documentation, And Conservation Treatment Of An Egyptian New Kingdom Child Coffin, Nicole Peters
The On-Site Analytical Study, Photographic Documentation, And Conservation Treatment Of An Egyptian New Kingdom Child Coffin, Nicole Peters
Art Conservation Master's Projects
The caveats associated with archaeological conservation often include the provision of optimal photographic documentation techniques and the presence of analytical equipment and expertise required for in-depth material analyses on site. These tools can influence and inform an intensive conservation treatment in a limited period of time. A team of five conservators and specialists were assembled to aid in the on-site conservation treatment of an Amarna Period decorated child coffin. During which time, complete photographic documentation, wood species identification, plaster composition analysis, X-Ray Fluorescence spectrometry, polarized light microscopy, and conservation treatment commenced. Collaborative research and examination resulted in a holistic and …
Technical Study And Conservation Treatment Of A 17th Century Panel Painting Attributed To The Circle Of Orazio Gentileschi: Madonna And Child With Two Angels, Julie Ribits
Art Conservation Master's Projects
This specialization project encompasses the technical study and conservation treatment of an early 17th century Italian oil on wood panel painting loosely attributed to the Circle of Orazio Gentileschi: Madonna and Child with Two Angels. This painting previously had only a small amount of related information with regards to provenance and attribution, and the goals of this technical study and treatment were to determine a possible date of manufacture as well as to learn more about the artist’s materials and techniques in the hopes of establishing a better timeline of production. X-Ray Fluorescence, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared …
Prints After Drawings -The Treatment Of Five Prints, Michiko Adachi
Prints After Drawings -The Treatment Of Five Prints, Michiko Adachi
Art Conservation Master's Projects
This project researched the printing techniques used in prints after drawings while treating five prints after drawings. The five prints after drawings were from Italy, France and England, ranging from the 16th to 19th century. The different tonal techniques used in the prints as well as the historical background of each print were examined.
Promoting Conservation: An Investigation And Treatment Of Seneca-Iroquois Moccasins, Nicole Passerotti
Promoting Conservation: An Investigation And Treatment Of Seneca-Iroquois Moccasins, Nicole Passerotti
Art Conservation Master's Projects
In 2016 there are currently 566 federally recognized American Indian Tribes. Of these hundreds of tribes only a small portion operate tribal archives, libraries and/or museums. An even small percentage of these tribes are able to address conservation and preservation needs of their collections. The Seneca Iroquois National Museum (SINM) located in Salamanca, NY is currently building a new Cultural Center to help promote, protect, and safeguard their historical artifacts. By strengthening ties to the SUNY Buffalo State College Art Conservation Department in Buffalo, NY the caretakers at SINM will have access to current preservation information, state of the art …