Several paint scratches all over image. Tear in canvas in BL area of the image. Canvas bulged form wooden back support on L, B and R. Traction cracks all over image (result of dry environment). 2cm vertical scratch in paint on BL side; small nail hole
Barry Burdeny, whose home was at Vita, Manitoba, won first place at age 17 (in 1962) in a school art competition with some 10,000 plus entries and a prize of several thousand dollars. He produced many paintings in the next two years and entered Brandon College in 1964. (BU Art Catalogue, 1983)