Théorème de Gödel by Georges Mathieu, 1957. Study and Restoration: Consolidation Through Cohesive Regeneration Using a Solvent

Abstract

This paper presents the study and restoration of Georges Mathieu's 1957 painting Théorème de Gödel (oil on canvas, 146 cm{\thinspace}{\texttimes}{\thinspace}89 cm), in the Palais des Beaux Arts of Lille, France. The painting shows several signs of degradation which result from a combination of factors such as: the artist's action and painting technique: tubisme producing thick black impastos; the composition and interaction between the binding media, linseed oil and the ivory black pigment; the environmental conservation conditions.