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Portrait of an artist at work: exploring Max Ernst's surrealist techniques

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HERITAGE SCIENCE
卷 10, 期 1, 页码 -

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SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1186/s40494-022-00777-4

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Max Ernst; Surrealism; Vis-NIR multi-spectral imaging; XRF; Raman spectroscopy; ER-FTIR

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  1. MIUR [PRIN 2015-2015WBEP3H]

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This paper presents a multi-analytical investigation on Max Ernst's oil paintings, aiming to understand his painting techniques, materials used, and the conservation status of the artworks. Through non-invasive techniques, important information about Ernst's methods and materials were revealed, providing a comprehensive analysis of his artworks.
Max Ernst was one of the most influential artists associated with both the Dada and Surrealist movements. However, until now, only few scientific studies have been devoted to his works. This paper presents the results of a multi-analytical investigation on six oil paintings, made between 1927 and 1942, belonging to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice (Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York). Through a combined art historical and scientific approach, this study aims at understanding Ernst's painting techniques, including frottage, grattage, dripping, and decalcomania, the used materials, and the state of conservation of the artworks. Non-invasive in situ investigations were performed by means of Vis-NIR multi-spectral imaging, X-ray fluorescence, external reflection FTIR and Raman spectroscopy. Imaging analysis revealed important information about Ernst's painting methods while the other techniques provided useful information about the ground layer, the painting materials and the presence of alteration products. Ernst's palette discloses great freedom in his use of materials and evolution during the time. This investigation demonstrates that an integrated, non-invasive, diagnostic approach provides a thorough analysis of materials and execution techniques of Ernst' masterworks allowing an in-depth knowledge of his highly skilled work.

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