. In an original state of preservation. Covered in a thick layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. Relatively minor stretcher shadow. Some general rubbing to edges especially along top edge with a horizontal line/inundation into the paint as opposed to losses? particularly left hand side 50%. Two pin marks to upper edge centre and upper left hand corner. Small to large sized craquelure throughout but particularly within the sky. There are two main areas of losses, right of centre sky the largest being approx. 0.5cm in diameter (images can be provided - although these can be seen on available images). There are other smaller areas of flaked paint and losses within the sky (circa 12) however the lifting and crazing is pronounced and somewhat precarious in certain areas. Slightly loose in frame. Couple of surface scratches approx centre along top edge. Would probably benefit from a course of conservation / restoration to stabilise.

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