Degradation phenomena
Surface Whitening
White Phenomena
An all-encompassing term describing various types of (white) deposits and surface degradation found on the surface of paint or varnish films. They may partially or fully cover the surface of the painting and have a wide-ranging causation.Related terms
White depositsNeedle and thread shaped crystals
Grit-like particles
Homogenous whitish layers
(White) surface depositions
Literature
Sawicka A., Burnstock., Izzo F.C., Keune K., Boon J.J., Kirsch K., van den Berg K.J., An investigation into the viability of removal of lead soap efflorescence from contemporary oil paintings, 2014, in: Issues in Contemporary Oil Paint, pp 311-332Hinde L., van den Berg K.J., de Groot S., Burnstock A., Characterisation of surface whitening in twentieth century European paintings at Dudmaston Hall, 2011, in: ICOM-CC 16th Triennial meeting, Lissabon 2011., paper 1310
https://www.icom-cc-publications-online.org/PublicationDetail.aspx?cid=47a2f3da-60d2-469e-a00e-01c512c21cbf
Molinari S., White phenomena on the surfaces of 24 unvarnished paintings by Willem Witsen, 2014, in: CeROArt,
https://journals.openedition.org/ceroart/3994
White Phenomena
Surface Whitening
(White) HazeBlanching
Bloom
Crazing
Crizzling
Crust
Efflorescence
Ghosting
Protrusions/Aggregates
White Phenomena
Whitening