The mechanical behaviour and environmental response of paintings to three types of lining treatment

Young, C. and Ackroyd, P. (2001) The mechanical behaviour and environmental response of paintings to three types of lining treatment. National Gallery Technical Bulletin, 22, pp. 85-104.

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Abstract

In the 19th century, glue-paste lining was carried out to pre-empt the deterioration of still-sound canvases by making them stiffer and less hygroscopic. Wax-resin lining was developed from the mid-19th century with the latter aim in mind. A mid-20th-century painting by an unknown artist was cut up and lined by four methods comprising glue-paste with lined canvas, wax-resin with lined canvas, and BEVA with linen canvas and polyester sailcloth. The biaxial tension was measured for all samples during three cycles of tensioning, as the relative humidity (RH) was changed in steps and over time. The results are discussed in detail. The wax-resin lining was unaffected by RH change, while the BEVA/sailcloth, BEVA/linen, and glue-paste linings were progressively more sensitive.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Young, Professor Christina
Authors: Young, C., and Ackroyd, P.
College/School:College of Arts & Humanities > School of Culture and Creative Arts > History of Art
Journal Name:National Gallery Technical Bulletin
Publisher:National Gallery Company Ltd.
ISSN:0140-7430

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