The Investigation of Stefan Luchian Heritage Paintings—A Multi-Analytical Approach
Based on a multi-analytical approach involving mobile techniques and lab-based devices (XPS, portable and micro-Raman spectroscopies, and ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, combined with SEM/EDS and optical microscopy), this study presents the first in-depth investigation of two cultural heritage artworks paint...
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| author | Andrei Victor Oancea Bogdana Simionescu Laura Elena Ursu Mioara Murariu Marius Dobromir Maria Geba Lacramioara Stratulat Mihaela Olaru |
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| description | Based on a multi-analytical approach involving mobile techniques and lab-based devices (XPS, portable and micro-Raman spectroscopies, and ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, combined with SEM/EDS and optical microscopy), this study presents the first in-depth investigation of two cultural heritage artworks painted by the famous Romanian artist Ștefan Luchian. The research highlights the artist’s use of a wide range of colors, with his palette including classic pigments such as ochers, lead white, barium white, zinc white, and viridian, as well as contemporary colors such as cobalt purple, alizarin crimson, and the little-known indium yellow. Additionally, attempts are made to characterize the binders used in the paintings, which include linseed oil and animal glue. Beyond identifying the types of pigments and materials used by the artist and assessing the degradation stage of the paintings, this study is the first to provide information regarding the use of In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> as a yellow pigment in artwork. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a3e1522a058345dda6a534d3db8f8ac72025-01-24T13:34:22ZengMDPI AGHeritage2571-94082025-01-01812610.3390/heritage8010026The Investigation of Stefan Luchian Heritage Paintings—A Multi-Analytical ApproachAndrei Victor Oancea0Bogdana Simionescu1Laura Elena Ursu2Mioara Murariu3Marius Dobromir4Maria Geba5Lacramioara Stratulat6Mihaela Olaru7“Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Gr. Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania“Moldova” National Museum Complex, 1 Stefan cel Mare si Sfant Square, 700028 Iasi, Romania“Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Gr. Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania“Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Gr. Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, RomaniaResearch Centre on Advanced Materials and Technologies, Department of Exact and Natural Sciences, Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, 11 Carol I Blvd., 700506 Iasi, Romania“Moldova” National Museum Complex, 1 Stefan cel Mare si Sfant Square, 700028 Iasi, Romania“Moldova” National Museum Complex, 1 Stefan cel Mare si Sfant Square, 700028 Iasi, Romania“Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Gr. Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, RomaniaBased on a multi-analytical approach involving mobile techniques and lab-based devices (XPS, portable and micro-Raman spectroscopies, and ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, combined with SEM/EDS and optical microscopy), this study presents the first in-depth investigation of two cultural heritage artworks painted by the famous Romanian artist Ștefan Luchian. The research highlights the artist’s use of a wide range of colors, with his palette including classic pigments such as ochers, lead white, barium white, zinc white, and viridian, as well as contemporary colors such as cobalt purple, alizarin crimson, and the little-known indium yellow. Additionally, attempts are made to characterize the binders used in the paintings, which include linseed oil and animal glue. Beyond identifying the types of pigments and materials used by the artist and assessing the degradation stage of the paintings, this study is the first to provide information regarding the use of In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> as a yellow pigment in artwork.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/8/1/26LuchianpigmentsspectroscopyIn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>degradation phenomena |
| spellingShingle | Andrei Victor Oancea Bogdana Simionescu Laura Elena Ursu Mioara Murariu Marius Dobromir Maria Geba Lacramioara Stratulat Mihaela Olaru The Investigation of Stefan Luchian Heritage Paintings—A Multi-Analytical Approach Heritage Luchian pigments spectroscopy In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> degradation phenomena |
| title | The Investigation of Stefan Luchian Heritage Paintings—A Multi-Analytical Approach |
| title_full | The Investigation of Stefan Luchian Heritage Paintings—A Multi-Analytical Approach |
| title_fullStr | The Investigation of Stefan Luchian Heritage Paintings—A Multi-Analytical Approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Investigation of Stefan Luchian Heritage Paintings—A Multi-Analytical Approach |
| title_short | The Investigation of Stefan Luchian Heritage Paintings—A Multi-Analytical Approach |
| title_sort | investigation of stefan luchian heritage paintings a multi analytical approach |
| topic | Luchian pigments spectroscopy In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> degradation phenomena |
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