Vera Rockline

Structural Condition The canvas is unlined and is securely attached to a fixed wooden support. There are inscriptions and two old labels on the reverse of the stretcher. Paint Surface The paint surface has an even varnish layer. There are some very fine lines of craquelure mainly visible within the flesh tones of the sitter's chest and the white pigments on the left of the composition. These appear entirely stable and are not visually distracting. Inspection under ultra-violet light does not appear to show evidence of any retouching. Summary The painting would therefore appear to be in very good and stable condition.
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