Archaeometrical study of the used materials in Qajar easel painting using XRD, XRF, PLM and FTIR techniques : a case study of "Egyptian Girl" tablout
Part of : Mediterranean archaeology & archaeometry : international journal ; Vol.13, No.2, 2013, pages 159-179
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This paper attempts to identify the materials used in Qajar easel paintings. For this purpose a Kamal-al-Molk easel painting named "Egyptian Girl" has been chosen as the case study. Analytical techniques of polarized light microscopy (PLM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) in conjunction with art historical study were the main tools used to identify used pigments including oil, varnish and canvas fibers in the painting. According to the result of this research, the artist's palette is green earth, white lead, red lead, cerulean blue, raw amber, copper pigment, and white zinc was used as the white color for restoration purpose. plant-based glue, shellac and linseed oil were used as adhesive, varnish and drying oil in the painting. In addition, the fiber used in the canvas of the painting has been identified as cotton, while that used in restoration of the painting identified as wool.
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Easel paintings, "Egyptian Girl", Qajar Era, Kamal-al-Molk, pigments, PLM, XRD, XRF, FTIR, Iran, Europe
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