The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is brighter and less yellow in the original work. The background tends more towards pink than in the image. The work is executed on its original canvases, and is not relined. The junction of the two canvases has been painted by the artist. Under Ultra Violet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. This work is in very good condition.
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