Oral history interview with Robert L. Feller, 1989 March 30.

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Feller, Robert L.,. Oral history interview with Robert L. Feller, 1989 March 30.

Oral history interview with Robert L. Feller, 1989 March 30.

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Physical chemist Robert Feller was chief investigator for the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., research project into artists' materials located at the Mellon Institute (later Carnegie-Mellon University) in Pittsburgh. He published extensively in the fields of synthetic and natural picture varnishes, pigment analysis and the effects of light on works of art. Feller described his education and circumstances of his early work at the Carnegie Institute. He recalled the relationship between the National Gallery of Art and the Institute and many of the personalities involved. He described the various directions and concerns of his research, his methodology and his findings. He noted the interest and contributions of various Gallery staff members, the reactions to his findings, and the long-term impact of his work. He reflected on colleagues and noted development of the field of art conservation over time.

4 sound cassette (ca. 200 minutes)

National Gallery of Art Library