Léon-Augustin Lhermitte

This condition report has been provided by Jane McAusland FIIC, Conservator and Restorer of Art on Paper, Nether Hall Barn, Old Newton, Nr Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14. Support Lhermitte has used a sheet of laid paper to support this pastel drawing, which is laid down fully to a board, this is probably contemporary with the work. There is a mount line at the foot and some slight evidence of mould in the sky, where there is a retouched spot to the right. Medium The subtle colours are good. The illustration is accurate. Note: This work was viewed outside studio conditions. JANE McAUSLAND
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