Journal of Conservation Science (보존과학회지)

The Korean Society Of Conservation Science For Cultural Heritage (한국문화재보존과학회)
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A Study on the Retouching Materials for Oil Paintings - Using Restoration Colors and Acrylic Gouache -

유화 작품 색맞춤용 재료 특성 연구 - 복원용 물감과 아크릴과슈를 중심으로 -

  • Choi, Hee Jin (Department of Heritage Conservation and Restoration Graduate School of Cultural Heritage, Korea National University of Cultural Heritage) ;
  • Kang, Dai Ill (Department of Heritage Conservation Science, Korea National University of Cultural Heritage)
  • 최희진 (한국전통문화대학교 문화유산전문대학원 문화재수리기술학과) ;
  • 강대일 (한국전통문화대학교 문화재보존과학과)
  • Received : 2021.05.13
  • Accepted : 2021.07.09
  • Published : 2021.10.20
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Abstract

In this study, we compare the properties and estimate the durability of five oil colors that are the most popularly used colors in the conservation of oil paintings. A set of these colors was obtained form four manufacturers each, and their properties were analyzed by conducting deterioration experiments. Subsequently, we observed the colors and performed X-ray fluorescence analysis. As a result of colour observation and XRF analysis, it was confirmed that there are the differences according to the pigment types, mixing rations and the manufacturers even for colors having the same product name. The deterioration test indicated differences in the appearance of the colors ; for instance, the color difference was above 12.0 in most of the samples, including restoration color and acrylic gouache. In the case of Lemon Yellow a lot of discoloration and cracking occurred, and difference in gloss was ob served in Viridian of manufacturer C. Most cracks were ob served in the restoration color obtained from manufacturer B and were assumed to be because of the resin used by the manufacturer. Nevertheless, additional research will have to be conducted by controlling variables in order to find out the cause. Through this study, we demonstrated that retouching materials for conservation of oil painting differed in their physical properties according to the color and manufacturer. Therefore a conservator should be mindful during the selection and use of materials for retouching oil paintings.

유화 색맞춤에 사용되는 복원용 물감과 아크릴과슈에 대하여 물감별 특성을 파악하고 자외선 및 흡습건조 열화실험을 통하여 복원재료로서의 내구성을 확인하였다. 4개 제조사에서 제작된 총 20종의 물감을 사용하였으며 분석 결과 동일한 색명의 물감일지라도 제조사별 성분 및 발색 특성 차이가 존재했다. 이는 제조 시 체질, 착색 안료로 사용된 안료의 차이에서 기인한 것으로 판단된다. 열화 후 대부분의 시료에서 𝚫E* 12.0 이상의 변색이 일어났으며, C사의 Viridian에서는 광택 변화도 관찰되었다. Lemon Yellow에서는 변색과 균열이 모두 관찰되었다. 균열은 복원용 물감인 B사의 것에서 가장 많이 발생했다. 이는 제조 시 사용된 수지의 영향인 것으로 추측되나 향후 정확한 원인 규명을 위해 변수를 통제하여 추가적인 연구가 진행되어야 할 것이다. 연구를 통해 색맞춤용 재료의 색 및 제조사에 따른 물리적 특성 차이가 확인되었으므로, 유화 보존처리자는 색맞춤 시 재료별 변색, 균열, 광택 변화와 같은 물리적 특성을 고려하여 복원재료의 선정 및 사용에 신중해야 할 것이다.

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