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The aqueous treatment of the "United Nations" drawing was made possible due to the large amount of fixative Rockwell applied to the work. The process was undertaken after the lab conducted extensive tests to confirm that the charcoal medium would not be affected by submersion.
According to Norman Rockwell Museum curatorial staff, the fixative Rockwell used for the drawing was regular hairspray! And you wondered how his work made such a lasting impression on the public...
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Image credit: "Sport," Norman Rockwell. 1939.
Cover illustration for "The Saturday Evening Post," April 29, 1939.
©1939 SEPS: Licensed by Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN.
Channels: American ArtConservationIllustrationPaper
Artists: Norman Rockwell
Themes: Materials and ProcessObjects
This video was created for Norman Rockwell Museum's new exhibition "Conserving Norman Rockwell's 'United Nations,'" which examines the process of restoring one of Rockwell's important charcoal studies. Leslie Paisley, Conservator of Paper Department Head at Williamstown Art Conservation Center, takes viewers through the process of treating a fragile work on paper through such means as aqueous water technique-- viewers, don't try this at home!
The exhibition "Conserving Norman Rockwell's 'United Nations'" explore the intricacies of art conservation, from initial evaluation to complete restoration. A step-by-step investigation to the Williamstown Art Conservation Centers methods of conserving Norman Rockwells large-scale symbolic portrayal of the United Nations and the peoples of the world will offer insights into a rarely seen but essential preservation process. On view starting May 2, 2009.
Video produced by Jeremy Clowe. ©2009 Norman Rockwell Museum. All rights reserved.
Thank you for your very descriptive video...I have had to restore several of my works which had rubber cement as an adhesive with a cardboard back (was done in the 60's)your process verifies what I was trying to do.
I had trouble with yellow discolouration and used ether, alternately with acetone but have concerns about future discolouration. Any suggestions?
Also am not sure how you re-line a work on paper and canvas. I have several large drawings on newsprint which are quite fragile and a few paintings with fragile areas.
Thanks again it was fun to see your process and the integrity of your work<>Dianne Bigelow
Hi Rita,
Thanks for your kind words regarding the video- it was fun to put together.
As far as purchasing original Rockwell lithographs, I would try contacting the Norman Rockwell Museum store: 413.298.4100, ext 224- they sell original artist proofs, which might interest you; they could also direct you to other authentic sources. Best, NRM
how can i learn more about purchasing a real norman lithograph, vs. a fake one? my husband loves norman rockwell work, but we were fooled before paying as much as $1,500 for "the boy 0on stilts" . we were told it was an original lithograph, and learned it was a fake reproduction, thank you, Rita Woidislawsky I ENJOYED THE VIDEO
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