Nikolai Egorovich Sverchkov

Structural Condition The canvas is lined and is securely attached to a keyed wooden stretcher. This is ensuring an even and stable structural support. The tacking and turnover edges are covered with brown paper gum tape. Paint Surface The paint surface has an even varnish layer.The paint surface is entirely stable. Inspection under ultra-violet shows two large linear retouchings within the foreground in the lower left and right quadrants of the composition. These correspond to historic multi-legged tears which have been addressed by the lining. Inspection under ultra-violet also shows intermittent retouchings on the extreme edges of the composition and a small spot of retouching in the upper centre of the sky. Summary The painting would therefore appear to be in good and stable condition.
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