Wax-Resin Lined Paintings
The Dutch Method Unfolded
Paperback (Forthcoming)
(March 2027)
ISBN: 9781916642171
8.31 x 11.69 inches
Price: $145.00
Once widely used to strengthen canvas paintings, wax-resin lining fell from favour in the 1970s. This collection of more than forty new essays explores the Dutch Method and its long-term effects, helping conservators and art historians understand the treatment and plan the care of the many paintings that have wax-resin linings.
The wax-resin lining of canvas paintings, often called “the Dutch Method”, originated in the Netherlands in the 19th century. For more than a hundred years, the method was extensively employed by conservators worldwide to provide structural treatment for weakened canvas paintings. In the 1970s, the method came under criticism as it was no longer considered compatible with modern, less invasive approaches to conservation, leading to a substantial decline in its use. Today, a significant number of wax-resin lined paintings remain in collections worldwide, raising questions about the long-term effects of this treatment on their preservation.
Wax-Resin Lined Paintings: The Dutch Method Unfolded is a comprehensive resource on wax-resin lining. It draws together contributions from researchers with wide-ranging backgrounds and expertise who are involved in the care of diverse painting collections. It aims to share critical knowledge with conservation and art-history professionals, enhancing understanding of the condition of paintings that have undergone this treatment and aiding the development of tailored conservation strategies. The publication is available online free of charge, making its content readily accessible and stimulating further research in this area.
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