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EPIDERMAGE [1 record]

Record 1 2017-03-28

English

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

The abrasion of original paint by inexpert [or excessive] cleaning.

OBS

Skinning often exposes an underlying ground layer. It also emphasizes the weave of the canvas on a thinly painted canvas.

French

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

Abrasion des couches picturales d’origine causée par un nettoyage excessif [ou maladroit].

OBS

L'épidermage entraîne souvent l'exposition de la préparation sous-jacente. Par ailleurs, lorsque la couche picturale d’une peinture est mince, l'épidermage peut aussi mettre en évidence l'armure de la toile.

Spanish

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