Solvent Gels for the Cleaning of Works of Art: The Residue Question Impressionist Peter Rockwell

Peter Rockwell

Designed for students of art history as well as conservation

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Paolo Bernardini discusses the historical and theoretical aspects of sculptural practice in nineteenth-century Italy

humorous visit to the Center

Solvent Gels for the Cleaning of Works of Art: The Residue Question Impressionist Peter RockwellDusan Stulik, David Miller, Herant Khanjian, Narayan Khandekar, Richard Wolbers, Janice Carlson, and W. Christian Petersen Edited by Valerie Dorge The cleaning of a work of art often involves removing not only dirt and grime but also unwanted layers of varnish, gilding, and paint from the work's surface. The challenge for conservators lies in finding a cleaning agent that will act on one layer without affecting the layer being preserved and without