Proposal to describe the colour mixing during the retouching process

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37558/gec.v18i1.851
Keywords: Colour mixing, retouching, equation, guidelines×

Abstract

When writing the final report, conservators-restorers are often faced with a lot of indecision on how to describe the colour mixing used in retouching process. The reports may sound somewhat incomplete, especially if the technical data is completely left out. The recorded information are usually restricted to the type of paint with indication of the brand and the type of binder and pigments used. Thus, the aim of this paper is to propose a measurable system that could help the students and the professionals to describe the use of colour mixtures during the chromatic reintegration treatment.

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Author Biography

Ana Bailão, Faculdade de Belas-Artes (CIEBA); Centro de Investigação em Ciência e Tecnologia das Artes (CITAR), Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Diploma in Conservation and Restoration by the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar (2005) and a master´s degree in Painting Conservation by the Portuguese Catholic University (2010). The master research was about methodologies and techniques of retouching. PhD in Conservation of Paintings at the same university, in collaboration with the Centro de Investigação em Ciência e Tecnologia das Artes (CITAR) and the Instituto del Patrimonio Cultural de España (IPCE), Madrid. The doctoral research was about the criteria and methodologies which might help to enhance the quality of painting retouching. The projects are presented through publications, lectures, exhibitions and presentations. Teaching about conservation and restoration, especially chromatic retouching, since 2008. Since 2004 carrying out conservation and restoration works.

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Published
2020-12-10
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Bailão, A. (2020). Proposal to describe the colour mixing during the retouching process. Ge-Conservacion, 18, 323-327. https://doi.org/10.37558/gec.v18i1.851
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Vol. 18 (2020): Ge-conservación Nº18
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