José de Cala y Moya

(1) Original canvas. There are some scattered flecks of retouching throughout the background and to the floor, a few specks to the piano, some flecks to the woman standing and some scattered flecks to the seated women. There are signs of craquelure and the work has a thick varnish layer. The colours remain bright. Held in a plaster moulded gilt frame. (2) Original canvas. There are retouches to the right edge and some scattered flecks throughout the background and on the floor. There are some further specks to the bed, the reclining woman's left hand and to the baby's dress. There are signs of craquelure and the work has a thick varnish layer. The colours remain bright. Held in a plaster moulded gilt frame.
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