Original canvas. There is a scratch across the scroll and foreground in the lower left. Further minor scratches and surface abrasions are visible near the signature, below the centre of the top edge and along the left edge. There is a light layer of surface dirt with minor spots of dirt in places. Inspection under UV light reveals no obvious signs of retouching. Framed.

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