Scientific Analysis of Paintings
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Cross-section of a paint flake, 0.2mm diameter
SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION OF PAINTINGS
Microscopic analysis of paint samples (above) is used to understand
the structure and materials of which a painting is made.
In the studio, ultraviolet light is routinely used to detect alterations, and
Infra-red photography to detect underdrawing can be commissioned.
Using these means, as well as others, cleaning is fully informed, and
dating and authorship can be clarified.
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UV light indicates overpaint (pink patches)
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