Jo Self

Redfern Gallery, London, August 2006;
Dedicated by the artist to Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire (1920-2014)

Unframed. Original canvas. The canvas undulates slightly but otherwise appears sound. There is some craquelure in places, which has resulted in some lifting, primarily apparent to the white pigment above and to the upper left of the flower. There is some light surface dirt. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals some fluorescence, which is thought to be inkeeping with the artist's materials.
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After visiting Chatsworth in 2006 the artist produced this work of the Duchess's favourite pelargonium called 'Vera Dillion'.