Date of Award
9-2024
Access Control
Open Access
Degree Name
Art Conservation, M.A., C.A.S.
Department
Art Conservation Department
Advisor
Fiona Beckett
Department Home page
https://artconservation.buffalostate.edu/
First Reader
Jiuan Jiuan Chen
Second Reader
Dr. Aaron Shugar
Third Reader
Dr. Rebecca Ploeger
Abstract
A potential 17th century Anglo-Dutch military portrait painting from the Memorial Art Gallery at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York arrived at the Garman Art Conservation Department at Buffalo State University for conservation research and treatment in 2022. The painting’s title, date, and artist were unknown and the subject was initially referred to as a “17th Century Dutch Cavalier.” Little information existed on the provenance and history of the artwork. The painting was in a state of structural instability and aesthetic disfigurement and showed evidence of a past restoration campaign. This master’s project attempted to broadly contextualize the painting and interpret where it might fit into the body of 17th century Dutch and Anglo-Dutch portraiture. Technical analysis was completed in conjunction with a full conservation treatment which improved the overall structural integrity and visual appearance of the artwork.
Recommended Citation
Ren, J. 2023. Not so cavalier: technical study and conservation treatment of a potential 17th century Anglo-Dutch military portrait painting. M.A. and M.S. thesis, SUNY Buffalo State University, Buffalo.
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Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture Commons, Art and Materials Conservation Commons, Dutch Studies Commons, European History Commons, Fine Arts Commons, Military History Commons, Museum Studies Commons, Painting Commons
