Oil on board, laid down on board, possibly in the artist's frame. The board is stable and the central element is securely attached. Examination under UV light reveals no signs of retouching. There are some surface nicks visible to the grey background. The frame presents a few spots of retouching to the upper right and lower edges as well as some areas of pigment loss and abrasion. This work is in overall good condition.
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