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LOOSE LINING [2 records]

Record 1 1996-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Painting (Arts)
  • Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
DEF

A fabric stretched directly behind, but not adhered to, a painting on canvas.

CONT

Loose lining provides protection and additional support to the painting.

OBS

According to Mr. Mike O'Malley from the Centre de conservation du Québec (Québec City), the term "blind-lining" is used in Great Britain.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peinture (Arts)
  • Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
CONT

La pose d'une toile de soutien est une mesure de conservation qui consiste à tendre une toile neuve derrière une peinture sur toile, sans la coller. Protège la toile originale en lui fournissant un soutien supplémentaire.

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Railroad Maintenance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)

Spanish

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