Seth Arca Whipple

Oil on canvas laid down on paperboard. SURFACE: in fair condition; pressed craquelure throughout; mild paint separation in waves; a roughly horizontal line of yellow discoloration which runs from the center right edge to the the second mast, which is visible to the naked eye. UNDER UV: aside from the aforementioned line, there is a small area of inpainting in center sky above the ship and a few scattered dots and dashes.
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