PAPER CONSERVATION LABORATORY

The paper conservation laboratory was set up in 1981 and is responsible for the conservation of works of art on paper from the Museum's collections. These include prints, drawings, paper toys, architectural plans, musical scores, library and archive material as well as Byzantine and Islamic manuscripts on parchment, vellum and paper.
 

One of the most important projects undertaken by this laboratory was the conservation of a wallpaper entitled "Les Combats des Grecs", measuring 2.5m in height by 18m in width. This wallpaper, which is exhibited in the new wing of the Museum, depicts an imposing panorama of the scenes from the Greek War of Independence. It was designed by Jean Deltil and printed in the Zuber & Son workshop in 1829.