An overhead view of the Orpheus Mosaic in 1989, after its
conservation by the Cyprus Department of Antiquities and the
GCI. Photo: Guillermo Aldana.
The Orpheus Mosaic in February 1988, after cleaning but before
conservation. Photo: Guillermo Aldana.
A detailed view of the head of the Orpheus figure in the
mosaic after cleaning but before conservation. Photo: Guillermo
Aldana.
Demetrios Michaelides of the Cyprus Department of Antiquities
cleans the Orpheus figure in the mosaic. Photo: Guillermo
Aldana.
The initial undercutting of the Orpheus Mosaic, starting
from the west end. Photo: J. Claire Dean.
A close-up view of the undercutting of the mosaic. Photo:
J. Claire Dean.
Detachment of the mosaic from east end. The drum is stabilized
with supports exploiting lacunae in the mosaic's surface.
Photo: J. Claire Dean.
The mosaic, fully rolled onto the drum. A bulldozer with
a large, maneuverable scoop—from which the ropes attached
to the drum could be suspended—was used to transport the
mosaic. Photo: J. Claire Dean.
Epoxy is applied to the back of the mosaic, which is now
covered in a layer of fiberglass. Photo: J. Claire Dean.
The mosaic, with its new support, is lifted to be moved back
to its original site. Photo: J. Claire Dean.
Detail of a lacuna in the mosaic being filled. Photo: J.
Claire Dean.
Cotton gauze and acrylic resin facings are removed from the
mosaic surface, following reinstallation. Photo: J. Claire
Dean.
The Orpheus Mosaic after reinstallation with the remains
of the temporary shelter around it. Photo: Guillermo Aldana.
The specially designed hexashelter was constructed in 1989
to protect the Orpheus Mosaic. Photo: Martha Demas.
View of the interior of the hexashelter protecting the Orpheus
Mosaic. Photo: Martha Demas.
