Reverse of board not accessible. One old hole to board top edge towards left and a series of diagonal lines of movement/disruption of the support with associated loss of paint and ground above the head, with one deeper hole (see images). Further brittle age craquelure in passages with horizontal cracks with minor associated loss of paint and ground - particularly level with shoulder area. Some passages of minor drying cracks including to eyes, lips and cheek. Scattered minor retouched and unretouched losses throughout, from flaking and knocks. One active flake to right of cheek. Retouched 3 inch scratch below chin, and a further shorter retouched scratch in cheek. A few scattered small retouchings to the face. Possibly a larger retouching to the hair - appears as a slightly lumpy texture? A quantity of old dirt and varnish, with a few splash marks. Partially cleaned in the past. Slightly yellowed old upper varnish, surface dirt.

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