Alice – Infrared Fluorescence Lamp
Our Infrared Fluorescence lamp, Alice, is a low-cost alternative to expensive VIS-only scientific lighting systems. This lamp provides pure visible light for infrared fluorescence photography.
Some molecules and minerals (among them some pigments) exhibit Infrared Fluorescence. This phenomenon is similar to Ultraviolet Fluorescence where a beam of ultraviolet light produces visible light emission. In the case of Infrared Fluorescence, a beam of Visible light generates an emission of Infrared radiation. This photographic method allows us to identify and locate cadmium pigments (cadmium red, cadmium yellow, cadmium green) and Egyptian blue. Infrared fluorescence photography is used in archaeology to detect even tiny fragments of Egyptian blue pigment.
Features
VIS-ONLY emission. This lamp emits radiation only in the visible range with a peak at 450 nm to excite Infrared Fluorescence emission of cadmium pigments, Egyptian blue, and han blue.
Works on 110 -220 -240 V. This lamp is part of the Technical Photography KIT which is designed for traveler art experts. So, the lamp can work on both 110 V (as in the USA) and 220 – 240 (as in Europe).
Power emission. 1200 lumens
Tripod adapter. A standard photographic tripod adapter, size 1/4″.
Learn Technical Photography for Art Examination
Technical Photography is one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—tools for the scientific examination of art and archaeology. If you are a conservator, scientist, or art collector and you are not yet familiar with this method, it is truly a missed opportunity. Using simple, affordable equipment and a clear methodology, Technical Photography allows you to reveal underdrawings, retouchings, material differences, and conservation issues in a completely non-invasive way. Far from being complex or inaccessible, it is an easy entry point into scientific analysis. In many cases, Technical Photography represents the first essential step toward a deeper understanding of artworks and archaeological objects.
Scientific Art Examination – Resources:
Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) – USA
The British Museum – Scientific Research Department – UK
Scientific Research Department – The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
C2RMF (Centre de Recherche et de Restauration des Musées de France) – France
Rijksmuseum – Science Department – Netherlands
