The canvas has been cut and laid down on a second canvas which has been strip-lined. There are abrasions and paint losses around the edges. Extremely fine craquelure is visible in a few isolated places. There is a layer of surface dirt and accretions of dirt have collected in the built up areas of impasto. Inspection under UV light reveals heavy retouching to all four edges and there are a few other minor spots of scattered retouchings. The varnish layer is very discoloured. Held in a gold-painted wooden frame with plaster mouldings. Unexamined out of frame.
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