A Comprehensive and Systematic Diagnostic Campaign for a New Acquisition of Contemporary Art—The Case of <i>Natura Morta</i> by Andreina Rosa (1924–2019) at the International Gallery of Modern Art Ca’ Pesaro, Venice
A multi-analytical approach has been employed to investigate the painting Natura Morta (1954–1955) by Andreina Rosa (1924–2019) to assess the state of conservation and to understand more about the painting materials and techniques of this artwork, which was recently donated by the painter’s heirs to...
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| author | Anna Piccolo Emanuele Bonato Laura Falchi Paola Lucero-Gómez Elisabetta Barisoni Matteo Piccolo Eleonora Balliana Dafne Cimino Francesca Caterina Izzo |
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| description | A multi-analytical approach has been employed to investigate the painting Natura Morta (1954–1955) by Andreina Rosa (1924–2019) to assess the state of conservation and to understand more about the painting materials and techniques of this artwork, which was recently donated by the painter’s heirs to the International Gallery of Modern Art Ca’ Pesaro (Venice-Italy). A comprehensive and systematic diagnostic campaign was carried out, mainly adopting non-invasive imaging and spectroscopic methods, such as technical photography, optical microscopy, Hyperspectral Imaging Spectroscopy (HIS), fiber optics reflectance spectroscopy (FORS), External Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared (ER-FTIR), and Raman spectroscopies. Microsamples, collected from the edges of the canvas in areas partially detached, were studied by Attenuated Total Reflection Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). By crossing the information gained, it was possible to make inferences about the composition of the groundings and the painted layers, the state of conservation of the artwork, and the presence of degradation phenomena. Hence, the present study may be of interest for conservation purposes as well as for enhancing the artistic activity of Andreina Rosa. The final aim was to provide useful information for the Gallery which recently included this painting in its permanent collection. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b8855866c9bd4c649fa32aab9f131d9a2023-11-23T08:37:16ZengMDPI AGHeritage2571-94082021-11-01444372439810.3390/heritage4040242A Comprehensive and Systematic Diagnostic Campaign for a New Acquisition of Contemporary Art—The Case of <i>Natura Morta</i> by Andreina Rosa (1924–2019) at the International Gallery of Modern Art Ca’ Pesaro, VeniceAnna Piccolo0Emanuele Bonato1Laura Falchi2Paola Lucero-Gómez3Elisabetta Barisoni4Matteo Piccolo5Eleonora Balliana6Dafne Cimino7Francesca Caterina Izzo8Sciences and Technologies for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155/b, 30173 Venice, ItalySciences and Technologies for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155/b, 30173 Venice, ItalySciences and Technologies for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155/b, 30173 Venice, ItalySciences and Technologies for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155/b, 30173 Venice, ItalyFondazione Musei Civici, MUVE—Galleria Internazionale d’Arte Moderna di Ca’ Pesaro, Santa Croce 2076, 30135 Venice, ItalyFondazione Musei Civici, MUVE—Galleria Internazionale d’Arte Moderna di Ca’ Pesaro, Santa Croce 2076, 30135 Venice, ItalySciences and Technologies for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155/b, 30173 Venice, ItalySciences and Technologies for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155/b, 30173 Venice, ItalySciences and Technologies for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155/b, 30173 Venice, ItalyA multi-analytical approach has been employed to investigate the painting Natura Morta (1954–1955) by Andreina Rosa (1924–2019) to assess the state of conservation and to understand more about the painting materials and techniques of this artwork, which was recently donated by the painter’s heirs to the International Gallery of Modern Art Ca’ Pesaro (Venice-Italy). A comprehensive and systematic diagnostic campaign was carried out, mainly adopting non-invasive imaging and spectroscopic methods, such as technical photography, optical microscopy, Hyperspectral Imaging Spectroscopy (HIS), fiber optics reflectance spectroscopy (FORS), External Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared (ER-FTIR), and Raman spectroscopies. Microsamples, collected from the edges of the canvas in areas partially detached, were studied by Attenuated Total Reflection Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). By crossing the information gained, it was possible to make inferences about the composition of the groundings and the painted layers, the state of conservation of the artwork, and the presence of degradation phenomena. Hence, the present study may be of interest for conservation purposes as well as for enhancing the artistic activity of Andreina Rosa. The final aim was to provide useful information for the Gallery which recently included this painting in its permanent collection.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/4/4/242Andreina Rosaheritage sciencemodern oil paintingconservationoxalatesGC-MS |
| spellingShingle | Anna Piccolo Emanuele Bonato Laura Falchi Paola Lucero-Gómez Elisabetta Barisoni Matteo Piccolo Eleonora Balliana Dafne Cimino Francesca Caterina Izzo A Comprehensive and Systematic Diagnostic Campaign for a New Acquisition of Contemporary Art—The Case of <i>Natura Morta</i> by Andreina Rosa (1924–2019) at the International Gallery of Modern Art Ca’ Pesaro, Venice Heritage Andreina Rosa heritage science modern oil painting conservation oxalates GC-MS |
| title | A Comprehensive and Systematic Diagnostic Campaign for a New Acquisition of Contemporary Art—The Case of <i>Natura Morta</i> by Andreina Rosa (1924–2019) at the International Gallery of Modern Art Ca’ Pesaro, Venice |
| title_full | A Comprehensive and Systematic Diagnostic Campaign for a New Acquisition of Contemporary Art—The Case of <i>Natura Morta</i> by Andreina Rosa (1924–2019) at the International Gallery of Modern Art Ca’ Pesaro, Venice |
| title_fullStr | A Comprehensive and Systematic Diagnostic Campaign for a New Acquisition of Contemporary Art—The Case of <i>Natura Morta</i> by Andreina Rosa (1924–2019) at the International Gallery of Modern Art Ca’ Pesaro, Venice |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Comprehensive and Systematic Diagnostic Campaign for a New Acquisition of Contemporary Art—The Case of <i>Natura Morta</i> by Andreina Rosa (1924–2019) at the International Gallery of Modern Art Ca’ Pesaro, Venice |
| title_short | A Comprehensive and Systematic Diagnostic Campaign for a New Acquisition of Contemporary Art—The Case of <i>Natura Morta</i> by Andreina Rosa (1924–2019) at the International Gallery of Modern Art Ca’ Pesaro, Venice |
| title_sort | comprehensive and systematic diagnostic campaign for a new acquisition of contemporary art the case of i natura morta i by andreina rosa 1924 2019 at the international gallery of modern art ca pesaro venice |
| topic | Andreina Rosa heritage science modern oil painting conservation oxalates GC-MS |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/4/4/242 |
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