Notice catalographique « Manual on the conservation of paintings »

Contents:

General principles applying to the conservation of paintings in Museums

Methods of investigation applied to the examination of pictures:
A. General methods of examination applied to pictures
B. Special methods of examination applied to pictures

The action of light on paintings

Effects of candle smokes and certain methods of heating

Reactions of the constituent parts of paintings to humidity and temperature changes

Heating and air conditioning

Local protective and precautionary measures

Protection against fire

Transport and packing of paintings

Ceneral principles concerning the restoration of paintings

Maladies and treatment of the varnish layer
A. Composition of varnishes
B. Maladies and treatment of varnishes
C. Removal of varnishes
D. Methods of varnishing
E. Dulling of varnishes

Maladies and treatment of the paint layer
A. Composition of the paint layer, Media Pigments
B. Changes in the paint layer:
I. Changes due to the structure of the paint layer
II. Changes due to the support and ground
III. Deterioration due to the varnish layer
IV. Deterioration due to accidental causes or previous interference
C. Treatment and restoration
D. Gold ground.-Gilding

Maladies and treatment of the ground
Maladies and treatment of canvas.
A. Texture,characteristics, properties
B. General measures of protection
C. Care and treatment:
I. Local repairs. II. Relining. III. Transfer.

Maladies and treatment of wooden supports. A.Destruction of wood parasite.
B. Repairs, consolidation, transfer.
I. Large cracks, crevices. Cross-Battening
II. Warping.
III. Blisters, plaking of the paint and ground.
IV. Other deteriorations

• Painting - Conservation and restoration
• Peinture - Conservation et restauration