Executed on buff coloured wove paper, not laid down and floating in its mount. There are artist's pinholes in the upper two corners and the verso of all four edges have been supported by tape. There are three small areas of shrinkage to the thicker pigment with some associated paint loss. There are two further small spots of paint loss, one to the lips of the figure and the other to the proper left side of the neck, both of which are stable. Overall this work is in good condition.
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