The Conservation Treatment of Nineteenth Century Scottish Pastel on Paper

Abstract A framed nineteenth century Scottish pastel portrait on paper by Sir Daniel MacNee, severely damaged after a fall, was analyzed and conserved at the Garman Art Conservation Department at Buffalo State College for a master's project by paper specialist student Perrine LeSaux. Conservation photography helped to document and analyze the extent of the damage and Beva 371 and Japanese tissue were used to stabilize the torn paper and restore stability to the work of art.