Oil on canvas, lined. The paint surface has been generally well retained and the figure presents well. There is some thinness in the right and left sides of the hair and in areas of the background. Minor frame abrasion is visible along the upper edge. Under UV light, there is retouching throughout the work. Larger areas of retouching are visible along the upper edge and in the subject's cheeks, nose, forehead, and the lower sections of his hair. Additional retouches visible throughout his costume and the background. The painting has been restored, and is ready to hang in its current condition. In a black frame with gilt inner rim; some nicks and losses.
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