Heavy accretion of dirt and smudges all over surface. Several water stains in areas BL, BR, TR, and just to the TR of center. Frame and canvas are skewed so that they are no longer square.
Cesari, born in Corsica, later moved to Florence, where he studied art. Between 1940 and 1946 he studied at various schools in Paris. Cesari, a personal friend of Henri and Yvonne Franq (members of College faculty), visited them in the spring of 1966 and held an exhibition in the Music Building, opening April 16.
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
