Plafondmålningar - Arkitektförbundet Måleri på duk, Skadefenomen och åtgärdsproblematik
The concept of large paintings includes panoramas, cycloramas and other paintings thatin size exceeds the normal magnitude of wall hung paintings. When these large paintingsare mounted in the ceiling, they are referred to as plafonds. When they are performedon canvas, certain kinds of structural distortions and stress occurs. In addition, becauseof their size and mounting high up in the ceiling, plafond paintings are often difficult tohandle, which leads to less or no maintenance. A plafond may therefore be left withoutattendance for many decades.This thesis has its focus on what happens with plafond paintings on canvas when they areexposed to gravitational forces, and the problems involved in restoring large paintingsmounted in the ceiling. One specific painting by Louis Jean Desprez is described thoroughly,while the rest of the objects mentioned are being referred to in more general terms.Conclusion:It is, indeed, a complex operation to work with outsized painting. But instead of focusingon the problems and the costs, one can choose to see it as a challenge and thus be a partof a unique process. Using the documented knowledge in the area, and customise themethods and materials to a specific painting, makes it quite possible to overcome almostany obstacle and achieve a most satisfying treatment. This includes creating practicalsolutions for future care, such as easy removal of the painting from the ceiling in order tomaintain the condition of the painting.