Thomas Joseph Banks (1828-1896) Lakeland Landscape with Figures and Cattle on a Sandy Path...

The work is in unlined condition, however, there is a patch glued to the reverse of the canvas camouflaging a hole or tear in the sky. The filler and restoration in this old damage is now starting to discolour and deteriorate somewhat and it extends for approx. 3.5cm. There are further scuff marks and scratches which have been retouched and the work has been rather over-cleaned in some areas, unfortunately disturbing some of the artist's original glazes. There is also extensive paint shrinkage and crackelure. It is contained within a fairly contemporary outer gilt wooden frame with inner regilded original Victorian slip.

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