Relined, cleaned and re-varnished. The paint is slightly thin and the weave of canvas is more apparent in some areas. Slight stretcher shadow, mostly left-hand side upright to a lesser extent lower edge. Light surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Essentially square patch of overpainting to the right side of the young boys forehead, approx 1cm by 1cm (all be it slightly irregular shape) Further sporadic retouches along his left eyebrow and the lower part of his right cheek. Odd possible sporadic retouch/strengthening within the darker tones of the flora and foliage. Canvas slightly buckled in places. Odd area of fine stable cracqulure, otherwise in a good state of preservation. Please contact the department for further information.

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