page_title: Paintings conservator
section_title: Examination
hierarchical_section_title: Paintings conservator / Responsibilities and duties / Examination
caption_attribution_description: English: Abbott Lawrence by G.P.A. Healy, private collection, Hamilton, MA, 19th century painting and frame – before and after art restoration. image souse: Oliver Brothers Art Restoration and Conservation, Boston, MA
context_page_description: A paintings conservator is an individual responsible for protecting cultural heritage in the form of painted works of art. These individuals are most often under the employ of museums, conservation centers, or other cultural institutions. They oversee the physical care of collections, and are trained in chemistry and practical application of techniques for repairing and restoring paintings.
context_section_description: Examination is a series of scientific processes by which a paintings conservator collects information regarding the materials used, the technique of the painter, and what has contributed to the painting's current state.  Examination is a process that has evolved with the field of conservation.  Taking samples of materials in a painting has decreased in favor of less invasive techniques for analysis.  Examination has become a crucial part of the museum, conservation, and art historical worlds, helping to place paintings within a cultural and historical context.
caption: Art Restoration, Painting and Frame Restoration, before and after, Oliver Brothers Art Restoration, Boston
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