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Heavy accretion of dust on image and frame. Bulging of surface in TR area of painting (probably from the pressure from the back). Three tears in canvas: 24.5cm to 32cm TR X 30cm to 34.5 cm R; 33cm to 35.5cm RM; and 35cm R X 35cm B (2cm in diameter). M
Crazing all around surface. Distinct mark indented into paint in area center. Canvas is loose from the frame. Frame has mild reddish-brown accretion marks from apparent rubbing.
canvas torn in area 8 cm TL x 5cm L side (c. 1 cm). Major scratch on TR of image (c. 2 cm). Frame - loss of plaster in BL corner, TR corner, lower R side (1996) and TM (2020)
Primary Support
canvas
Secondary Support
no backing board; frame - wood and plaster with gild
Discoloration (reddish-brown stains) in many areas of the painting. Crazing (cracks in varnish) all over image. Blisters in paint (TR corner, BR corner, TL corner) resulting in flaking of paint in some areas. Major scratches resulting in abrasion of paint in upper part of image (also abrasion of paint from the frame). Frame: very damaged, plaster ornamentation broken off in many areas, esp. on R and L sides. Also many cracks in the plaster and loss of gild. Painting and frame need cleaning from dust (1996)
