Fascinating, accessible and carefully structured, The Artist's Assistant is the first comprehensive and critical analysis of information on nineteenth-century artists' materials. An invaluable resource, not only for conservators and historians of art technology, but also for artists, researchers and teachers who wish to work with authentic materials.
Introduction Part I - Materials: Oils and Driers
Part II - Materials: Resins and Varnishes
Part III - Materials: Mediums and Oil Paints
Part IV: Materials: Grounds and Supports
Part V: Painting Methods: Systems and Application
Part VI: The Durability of 19th Century Paintings Materials