Art store art. The restoration of the Moscow Kremlin Museums
In the Kremlin today opened an exhibition of objects, passed difficult long-term restoration. These icons and paintings, both secular and ecclesiastical clothing, weapons, trophies, old letters, and more
Moscow Kremlin, April 9 - August 11, 2013
Assumption Belfry Kremlin
Today in the Assumption Belfry presents "Art store art. The restoration of the Moscow Kremlin Museums ».
For centuries, the Kremlin, the ancient residence of the Russian tsars, the most valuable works of art collected by Russian and foreign masters. To preserve these treasures, you need hard work of many museum professionals, among which a special place is occupied by restorers. The proposed exhibition - a rare opportunity to see what is usually hidden from visitors to the museum, to look into the famous Kremlin workshops, rightly recognized by some of the best specialists in the world.
| Was presented by Prince Alexis Lvov Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich in 1644 silver, iron, steel, copper, wood, forging, casting, gilding, engraving, inlaying, embossing < Source : |  Veer. Germany (?), Not earlier 1772 paper, pearl, gold foil, silver foil, carved mother of pearl, foil, glue painting Source: |
in the exhibition hall to accommodate about a hundred exhibits, many of which are the result of many years of very complicated - it icons and paintings, both secular and church clothes, guns inlaid with mother of pearl and ivory cups of exotic shells, ancient documents and architectural drawings. Some things are displayed directly in the process of restoration, which will allow a better understanding of the sequence and especially the work of the exposition and the like, to the restoration of one, the other - after, demonstrate the art of the Kremlin masters.
 Boots coronation herald. Russia, XVIII century. Velvet, silk threads, gold thread, leather, lace, braid, cord, ribbon, weaving, sewing Source: |  mantel clock. Paris, XIX century. Bronze, iron, wood, casting, inlay, enamel, gilding Source: |
History of the restoration in the Moscow Kremlin museums goes back to XIX century. A new stage in its development relates to post-revolutionary years, when the Kremlin restoration workshop was organized, and the staff of the museum appeared position restorer. But in 1938, the post was abolished and reappeared only in 1963, when the museum opened restoration workshop. Thus, in the year of the exhibition department revived scientific restoration and conservation of the Moscow Kremlin is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary.
 Baby seat. Moscow, workshops Stables Office of the Moscow Kremlin, 1642 (?) Velvet - East, XVII century. Belonged to Prince Alexei Mikhailovich. Silver, wood, velvet, leather, lace, elm, chasing, gilding, carving , mobile, weaving, stamping Source: |  Kaftan shaped. Russia, 1745-1762 belonged to Emperor Peter III wool, silver braid, embroidery Source: |
Today the department consists of four sectors: metal restoration, restoration painting, restoration and restoration of tissue papers, books and graphic materials. They employ highly skilled art restorers. The exhibition was attended by all four sectors, with a number of exhibits showing the joint work of the restorers of different specialties. To display the selected sites, the last renovation in the last ten - fifteen years. The exhibition ninety-five exhibits relating to different periods and styles - from the XIV to the XX century. They provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the variety of the museum's collections, in one room. Many of the items are related to the famous historical figures and made outstanding masters.
 Mantle sakkos Metropolitan Simon. Moscow, 1496-1511; damask - Italy, late XV - beginning of XVI century. Damask, silver, pearls, weaving, embroidery, embossing, gilding Source: |  Mantle sakkos Metropolitan Alexy. Moscow, XIV c., Damask - Italy, the end of the XV century., Sewing - Moscow, 1364; drobnitsy - Russia, XIII-XV centuries. Damask, silk, dyed, gold and silk threads, pearls, silver, stones, weaving, sewing, Lacing, embossing, Basma, gilding, niello, enamel Source: |
Among the many significant monuments of history and culture can be seen at the show exhibits that have become as a result of the restoration of genuine discovery. For example, Mantle and zarukavya sakkos Metropolitan Simon old and which made it possible to appreciate the exquisite design and excellent plastic sections with silver embossed images of the saints and put them in some of the best works of the Moscow masters abroad XV - XVI centuries. The exhibition also presents sakkos Metropolitan Alexis, its restoration is accompanied by extensive scientific research, allowing you to choose the best methods of cleaning and building fabric and sewing, as well as trace the history of existence of garments and reconstruct its original look.
 Holy Trinity. Icon. Moscow, the end of the XV century. Wood, gesso, egg tempera Source: |  Virgin of Tikhvin, with the Trinity and the saints in the fields. Icon. Moscow, around 1526 (?) Wood, gesso, egg tempera Source: |
Disclosure of the icon "Holy Trinity" was a real event in the history of Russian icon painting. Iconography and style icons let you see it for the outstanding work of its artistic merit iconographer late XV century, created in the immediate environment of Dionysius and collaborate with artists, but having your own style and creative writing techniques.
Working museum restorer, as museum curator, is related to everyday status monitoring sites in the exhibitions and collections, compliance with the optimum storage conditions. This current museum work allows time to take the necessary measures for the conservation and restoration. It is the joint work of the restorers and custodian maintains the works in the museum. Acquainted with the sequence of actions and behavior of possible because some monuments are on display in the process of restoration.
 Cup (before renovation). Augsburg, 1590-1595 Master Paul (Paulus) Huebner (Paul (us) Hübner) Silver, stamping, molding, pouncing, gilding Source: | Master Paul (Paulus) Huebner (Paul (us) Hübner) Silver, stamping, molding, pouncing, gilding Source: |
the last ten - fifteen years there have been significant improvements in the working conditions of restorers in the Moscow Kremlin Museums: workshops moved to new spacious premises, has been updated restoration equipment. Modern equipment restoration workshops, technical innovations used in the operation, allow for the restoration of the highest professional level.
Many of the exhibited works are kept in museum storage facilities, and to meet them only at the show. Much of the items first presented to a wide audience. Each museum has its own unique monument fate. Careful storage of works of art by the constant concern of the restorers and museum professionals can significantly extend their life. It would have been impossible without the professional skills and knowledge of restorers who own art store art.
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