Documents tagged with patrick baty

The Paint Detective

An explanation of the methods used to examine and identify early paint layers. An archaeological tool that tells much more than the colour of the paint. It allows us to get an idea of how buildings...
  • colourman published this 11 / 22 / 2009
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The King's Beasts

An illustrated presentation on how the Royal Beasts of King Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palace might have been painted. Patrick Baty acted as the consultant on matters of heraldry and colour.
  • colourman published this 11 / 18 / 2009
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Royal Festival Hall

A visual account of the paint analysis carried out by Patrick Baty of Papers and Paints on the Royal Festival Hall, in London. Some surprising colours were identified.
  • colourman published this 07 / 27 / 2009
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Tower Bridge

An account of the recent analysis of the decorative history of Tower Bridge, which was carried out by Patrick Baty of Papers and Paints.
  • colourman published this 07 / 19 / 2009
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The Bevans of Horsgate

An account of how Richard Alexander Bevan came to be regarded as "Cuckfield's leading citizen". His family and its background.
  • colourman published this 06 / 24 / 2009
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Kenilworth Castle Garden

A brief presentation of the colour work carried out by Patrick Baty, of Papers and Paints, on the Elizabethan garden at Kenilworth Castle.
  • colourman published this 05 / 15 / 2009
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Patrick Baty CV 2009

The CV of Patrick Baty, of Papers and Paints, consultant on architectural paint and colour. Specialist in buildings from the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
  • colourman published this 05 / 12 / 2009
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List of Lectures - 2009

A list of lectures that Patrick Baty, of Papers and Paints, has given. Others can be prepared to suit relevant requirements.
  • colourman published this 05 / 11 / 2009
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Colour Surveys

Some of the work that Papers and Paints does with colour. Colour measurements can be made on your premises and paint matched.
  • colourman published this 03 / 22 / 2009
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The Baty Heraldic Badge

An explanation of the Baty heraldic badge of the Griffin and Millstone.
  • colourman published this 02 / 22 / 2009
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Artists Rifles Presentation

A presentation of representative works of art produced by members of the Artists Rifles. This has been assembled by Patrick Baty in recognition of the forthcoming 150th anniversary of the founding ...
  • colourman published this 02 / 16 / 2009
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The Colours of Calke Abbey

An article written by Patrick Baty to accompany a selection of evocative photographs by Lucinda Lambton. Calke Abbey is one of those wonderful houses trapped in time. These haunting photographs r...
  • colourman published this 02 / 13 / 2009
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An Analysis of Housepainting Literature 1660-1850

The Methods and Materials of the House-Painter in England. An analysis of house-painting literature: 1660 – 1850. A Dissertation Submitted to The Faculty of Design & The Built Environment in Candid...
  • colourman published this 02 / 11 / 2009
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The Use of Colour on Architectural Ironwork 1660-1960

The treatment of architectural ironwork 1660-1960. The paper is based on the text of a lecture given by Patrick Baty at "From Foundry and Forge", an International Ironwork Symposium held at the Vic...
  • colourman published this 02 / 10 / 2009
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The Development of the 1955 British Standard Paint Colour Range

An account of the development of the 1955 British Standard paint colour range. The Archrome (Munsell) range was an interim one that was produced by the architects working on the Schools Group of H...
  • colourman published this 02 / 09 / 2009
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Some Tips on Commissioning Paint Analysis

Patrick Baty gives some tips on how to commission paint analysis and how to get the best out of the architectural paint researcher.
  • colourman published this 02 / 01 / 2009
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External Painting of Historic Buildings

A brief article on the painting of the exterior of historic buildings.
  • colourman published this 02 / 01 / 2009
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An Annotated Bibliography of Works on Paint & Colour

An annotated bibliography of important works concerning the use of paint and colour for the decoration of houses in England between 1660 and 1850. This work was submitted by Patrick Baty in partia...
  • colourman published this 02 / 01 / 2009
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The Colourful Past of the Royal Festival Hall

A recent analysis of the paint in the Royal Festival Hall (built in 1951) showed that nine different colours had been used originally. These were identified as colours that appeared in a paint ran...
  • colourman published this 01 / 30 / 2009
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The Role of Paint Analysis in the Historic Interior

How much care is taken in the presentation of historic interiors? The techniques for establishing the original appearance are discussed. Patrick Baty believes that an analysis of the paint will e...
  • colourman published this 01 / 30 / 2009
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