Academic thesis
| Ana Stefaner: | Hans Pühringer, Portrait of Helmut Hofmann (1940) Conservation of a canvas painting with severe water damage | back |
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| Abstract: | In August 2015 a canvas painting by Hans Pühringer (1987-1970) suffered severe structural damage and aesthetic blemishes due to water damage. Shrinkage of the support caused extensive loss of bonding between the support and the paint layers. White deposits of washed out components of the ground layer and partially blanched varnish impaired the aesthetic qualities of the painting. The theoretical part of the thesis concentrates on the artist Hans Pühringer‘s oeuvre and the origination of the portrait. Based on scientific analyses, the paintings materials and condition are investigated and a concept for its conservation developed. The practical work focuses on the stretching of the support in a climate tent, consolidation of the paint layer and the treatment of the white deposits and blanching. |
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