Protecting Paintings from Vandalism: updating rapid response procedures at the National Gallery, London

Autor: Blewett, Morwenna, Harrison, Lynne, Peggie, David
Rok vydání: 2019
Popis: Vandalism at National Gallery Like many public museums, the National Gallery, London, has sustained acts of vandalism to its collection. Archival records dating back to 1863 reveal that patterns of damage mostly involve mechanical damage with fewer non-corrosive substance attacks. In 2011, a further two paintings were defaced with canned spray paint. In total 21 works of art have been damaged. Emergency procedures In response to this most recent assault and awareness of the need to update e...
Databáze: OpenAIRE