Edward Burra

Given by the artist to William Chappell and thence by descent

London, Tate Gallery, Edward Burra, 23 May-8 July 1973, no.7, lent by William Chappell.

Andrew Causey, Edward Burra: The Complete Catalogue, Oxford, 1985, no.25, illustrated.

The canvas is in good overall condition. There is some paint flaking and paint loss in the lower left quadrant, directly over the signature, and also in the lower right quadrant. There are two small repaired punctures to the canvas, one in the lower left, and one in the lower right quadrants. Examination under ultra-violet light reveals scattered small spots of retouching, particularly along the upper and lower edges in all four quadrants. Held in a gilded frame. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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Painted circa 1927.