Painting Pairs presents collaborative research undertaken by graduates in conservation and art history focussing on paintings currently in the conservation studios at theÌýÂ鶹ÊÓƵ.ÌýÌý°Õ³ó±ðÌýpaintin²µ²õÌýÌýthat form the focus for investigation by eachÌýa pair of graduates are from different periods and pose a range ofÌýquestions related to their history, conservation and display.ÌýÌý
At the first Zoom webinar presentation on April 22nd the pairs will introduce their paintings and present the key questions that will be the subject of their research.Ìý The results of their investigations will be presented in May 2021.ÌýThis program provides a unique opportunity for collaboration between conservators and art historiansÌýin object based art historical research.Ìý
Organised by Professor Aviva Burnstock (The Â鶹ÊÓƵ), Dr Pia Gottschaller (The Â鶹ÊÓƵ) and Dr Karen Serres (The Â鶹ÊÓƵ).Ìý
2020-21 ParticipantsÌý
Charlie Spragg (MA Architecture of Empire) with Melissa Barton (Conservation)
Portrait of Sir Ralph Bosville
Samantha Siegler (MA Documentary Reborn) with Sarah Besson (Conservation)
Portrait of Sir Henry Strachey and his daughter Charlotte by Daniel Gardner
Katherine George (MA Curating) with Alice Sherwood (Conservation)
Portrait of a Lady with children (unknown artist)
Malina Mihalache (MA Russian Art) with Alice Copley (Conversation)
Rite of Spring by Ethel Walker
Christopher Lillywhite (MA Continuity and Innovation) with Megan Levet (Conservation)
Noli me tangere by Ambrose McEvoy
