Reducing the effects of discoloration and foxing from a watercolour drawing


Cellulosic heritage materials are easily subjected to foxing and discoloration due to the high humidity level in Singapore, thus could cause a visually disfiguring effect to artworks. This essay by Assistant Paper Conservator, Phyllis Koh describes the treatment analysis and process involved in treatment of a watercolour drawing- Tibetan Girl.

Download and read the article here (PDF).



Last updated: 13 January 2011