Henry Matthews ACR
Projects
About Me
Following graduation from the University of Northumbria with an MA in the Conservation of Easel Paintings in 1996, I moved to Scotland to take up the prestigious John Bute Memorial Trust Internship for the National Trust for Scotland (NTS). The internship was co-hosted by the NTS, at the Curatorial Department in Edinburgh, and private conservator Clare Meredith, whose conservation studio was based at Hopetoun House, South Queensferry. Following the internship I remained at Clare Meredith Conservation Studio as a freelance conservator from 1998-2003. In 2003, together with my colleague Gail Egan, I set up Egan, Matthews & Rose.
Egan, Matthews & Rose carries out all aspects of structural work, cleaning and restoration of easel paintings, including works on fabric, wood and metal supports. We are experienced in working on site, on outsize paintings and large collections. We also undertake collection surveys, loan reports and training. We work on historic, modern and contemporary works from both public and private collections of all kinds both across Scotland and further afield. We welcome enquiries seeking advice on any aspect of the care of easel paintings.
Training
Manchester Art College, BA (Hons) Fine Art, 1989-1992.
Volunteer at paintings conservation studio, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, 1992-1994.
University of Northumbria, MA Conservation of Easel Paintings, 1994-1996. Special Research Project included investigation of tri-ammonium citrate as a surface cleaning agent.
Summer Placement Project working with Senior Paintings Conservator David Crombie of the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. The project was based on the treatment of a series of large painted canvas cartoon studies for a decorative scheme for St Paul's Cathedral. Research & treatments carried out in this project were presented by David Crombie at UKIC Lining & Backing Conference, London 7-8 November 1995.
John Bute Memorial Trust Internship for the National Trust for Scotland (NTS). The internship was co-hosted by the NTS, at the Curatorial Department in Edinburgh, and private conservator Clare Meredith, whose conservation studio was based at Hopetoun House, South Queensferry.
Work History
John Bute Memorial Trust Internship for the National Trust for Scotland (NTS). The internship was co-hosted by the NTS, at the Curatorial Department in Edinburgh, and private conservator Clare Meredith, whose conservation studio was based at Hopetoun House, South Queensferry.
Freelance conservator based at Clare Meredith Conservation Studio at Hopetoun House, South Queensferry.
Co-creator/owner/Director of private easel paintings conservation business Egan, Matthews & Rose, based in Dundee, Scotland.
