Alice Rahon (1916-1987)

Galería de Arte Mexicano, Mexico City
Private Collection, Mexico City

Mexico City, Galería de Arte Mexicano, Alice Paalen, March 15, 1944

This work has recently been restored. The canvas is not lined, but the edges have been taped and there are five small reinforcements on the reverse of the original canvas. Under ultraviolet light, it can be seen that accurate retouches have been added to small paint losses corresponding to the five reinforcements. There are a couple of small retouches elsewhere, but the paint layer is very healthy. The work is in good condition and should be hung in its current state. (This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.)
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