The canvas is not lined. Inspection under UV light reveals a streaky varnish through which the UV light does not fully penetrate. The bridle and reins of the horse fluoresce suggesting possible historic strengthening, but most likely a result of the artist's experimental working process. There are two light scuff lines with some associated minor paint losses, one to the neck of the horse and another to the left of the figure. There is some light frame abrasion with a few associated paint losses in places. There are some tiny surface accretions and some faint lines of craquelure to the thicker areas of pigment only visible upon close inspection. This work is in overall very good condition.

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