Henry Walton

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in good condition with some minor paint loss at the upper canvas edge ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals some minor scattered retouching overall. FRAME Held in a carved and gilded Rococo style frame.
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This charming painting is a version of the one commissioned by John Hookham Frere of Roydon Hall.