Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, R.A.

inscribed on the mat with the Scottish motto, NEMO ME / IMPUNE LASCESSIT and charged with the coat-of-arms of Scotland on the mat and upper right

Canvas unlined. Canvas seam or fold runs from left to right along top of canvas. There are old slightly discolored tiny retouches here and there, and a small area of white, possible a paint loss due to abrasion from the frame, at the very bottom right edge of canvas. U.V. reveals some tiny retouches here and there, retouches along aforementioned fold at the top, and some larger retouches in the upper right corner, possible to repair old tears or punctures. These retouches have all been applied well, and the painting may be hung as is. In a carved and giltwood frame.
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