Research sections
Conservation and Technology
Conservation Mechanics
Dr Christina Young
This work continues a tradition in the Department of research into the physical
properties of paintings on canvas and panels. The work brings together conservators
and scientists from The Courtauld Institute of Art, Tate, Imperial College, and the
National Gallery, London. The research aims are to gain a better understanding
of the mechanical deterioration of easel paintings, the effects of environmental
conditions and to characterise their physical behaviour.
John Hoyland Verge
1976
Paint Fracture (detail)
Biaxial Tensile Tester + ESPI
Along side this work, research is carried out to assess and develop methods and materials used for the structural conservation treatments of paintings; this includes lining, tear mending and panel joining.
Gap Filling Adhesives
Tested Adhesives with Joints
Best Mixture Used to Repair Panel Joint
Among the techniques employed for this research are uniaxial and biaxial tensile testing, interferometry (ESPI), thermo-mechanical testing.
Modern Gesso Primers
Cold Temp Testing
Stiffness of Gesso Primers
