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How to Record Information on Works for Posterity?
toujours
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I have pondered on occasion, the best or most useful, (or long lived?) way of attaching pertinent information to a painting? Do people write on the frame; glue something on the back of the canvas, or have an accompanying sheet of paper,; or does your signature do all the work of recording who you were and let the painting speak for itself?
I am not particularly organised and in the past, have just done what felt right at the last minute before selling a painting. What/where the picture is, who it is of, size and medium who painted for if a commission, etc...
I am often conscious that history soon gets lost in this world and within a few years, people quickly forget unwritten information. I would be keen to hear how other people manage this issue, what you do and any special materials, adhesives, pens etc.... or if they do not worry about it at all.
Thanks in advance to (anyone?) and everyone who contributes to this thread. The more information out there, the better.
If this has been covered in other threads, I do apologise, I am pressed for time and have not searched for anything.
Ed it add, Paintings on board, or canvas board, I sometimes put gesso on the back and paint the information in in the past. A bit like another painting on the back of the painting. This can't be done with canvas stretched on a frame.
I am not particularly organised and in the past, have just done what felt right at the last minute before selling a painting. What/where the picture is, who it is of, size and medium who painted for if a commission, etc...
I am often conscious that history soon gets lost in this world and within a few years, people quickly forget unwritten information. I would be keen to hear how other people manage this issue, what you do and any special materials, adhesives, pens etc.... or if they do not worry about it at all.
Thanks in advance to (anyone?) and everyone who contributes to this thread. The more information out there, the better.
If this has been covered in other threads, I do apologise, I am pressed for time and have not searched for anything.
Ed it add, Paintings on board, or canvas board, I sometimes put gesso on the back and paint the information in in the past. A bit like another painting on the back of the painting. This can't be done with canvas stretched on a frame.
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https://forum.drawmixpaint.com/discussion/8528/what-to-include-on-the-back-of-your-artwork
Denis
That is certainly a document worthy of more than a brief read, so have saved it for future perusal.
I am more interested in what individuals actually do or have tried and discounted, rather than the best suggested method. I was hoping for feedback and discussions on actual brands of pens, brands of adhesives, new materials people are experimenting with and what makes one way better than another someone tried. I hope at this busy time, a few people can come in and record some of their experiences and conclusions.....
Certificates are good, but I worry some may eventually part company with the painting itself.
I am only a casual painter and don’t sell any. However if I did, I would laminate with a thick pouch with the following information laser printed on acid free cardstock and secured to the aluminium panel with a quickset epoxy resin.
I have left off my telephone and address in this example but would include business contact info.
a database record with an emotional narrative to engage the viewer and will sell the work. This can all be authenticated with a signature block or your handmade personal chop.
technical info: