The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals an opaque layer of varnish, preventing UV light from fully penetrating. There appears to be a small repair to the centre of the upper edge, which does not fluoresce under UV light. The canvas is very gently undulating and there are a few isolated lines of very fine craquelure to the sky above the tall tree at the centre of the composition. This work is overall good condition.
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