The devil is in the detail – preparations for conservation of an artistic herbarium made by Eliza Orzeszkowa Cover Image

Diabeł tkwi w szczegółach – przygotowania do konserwacji artystycznego zielnika Elizy Orzeszkowej
The devil is in the detail – preparations for conservation of an artistic herbarium made by Eliza Orzeszkowa

Author(s): Sylwia Popławska
Subject(s): Language studies
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: Eliza Orzeszkowa; Leopold Méyet; a herbarium; conservation and restoration of works of art; restoration and conservation plan; dried plants

Summary/Abstract: The paper presents a process of preparation for conservation and restoration of an artistic herbarium made by Eliza Orzeszkowa, stored in the National Museum of Warsaw. The purpose of the presented interdisciplinary action was thorough recognition of the history, technology of the realization of the artifact and the state of its preservation. Thanks to those actions it was possible to create methods of conservation treatment that were compatible with conservation and restoration ethics.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 574-580
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Polish