In fully restored condition, relined cleaned and re-varnished. Substantial essentially vertical patch of restoration potentially from old damage which runs effectively from the horizon line to approx 5cm adrift of the top edge is mostly no more than 4cm at the widest point and is mostly positioned approx 2cm from far left-hand side edge. Other finer retouches in general area. The mountain which can be seen rising above the horizon far left-hand side edge has been retouched and strengthened throughout. Essentially fine retouches can be found through approx 50% of the standing highlanders' right arm coat sleeves positioned on the left-hand side of the painting. With further retouching throughout the lower part of his overcoat and trousers. Retouching of a similar character can be found approx 85% of the coat of the dog positioned front and right of zed highlander. The essentially fine and sporadic retouching which can be found within the baggage of the loaded pack horses is less pronounced. Sporadic and essentially fine retouches elsewhere across the sky with a more concentrated band along the upper right hand 30cm and corner. The outstretched foot of the female crofter shows signs of retouching and overpainting. A further notable concentrated area of retouching can be found within the lower part of the mountains approx 6cm right of the horse-mounted gentleman wearing a hat and is approx 3-4cm in length overall and in a slightly horizontal band no more than 1cm in width. The generic retouches are slightly more concentrated along the right-hand side in general. This would mostly take into account more significant or concentrated patches of retouching but the majority of the surface otherwise shows fairly delicate retouches throughout most likely the old flaked paint. The surface is somewhat flattened and the paint is thin in places as a result o the restoration process. Some surface dirt and discolored varnish. The varnish appears to be deteriorating somewhat inconsistently as seen under the UV. Areas of fine and sporadic cracquelure within across the standing female crofter's knapsack. Some areas of the surface have a slightly wrinkled quality which may also be a result of the relining process. New canvas used for reline likely having been aged. For more information please contact the department.

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