Relining of some age, which retains a reasonable level of flexibility to the canvas. Likely old clean and revarnish. Some surface dirt and discoloured varnish now in evidence. Some flattening to original impasto and paint is possibly slightly thin in places as a result of the restoration process, ie right hand side foliage and tree trunk branches. Stretcher shadow in parts and areas of varying sized craquelure which is more pronouced in line with parts of the stretcher and also in the background to gentleman's right hand and lower right arm. Push mark from back to front within the shadow of his pointed left foot with small losses and borderline perferation of canvas, which is approximately 5-6cm in length overall (see image). Three patches of retouching or overpainting towards upper left hand corner of varying sizes, the largest being approximately 3-4cm by 3cm overall. Further patch of retouching/restoration within the sky just left of the gentleman's right hand side of face, which is approximately 4cm in overall diameter (see image). Minor retouches and strengthening to his left hand side lapel, right hand side shoulder and elements of his overcoat, more consistantly within the lower inside. Small retouch just below his left hand side knee within the upper part of the right stocking, which is approximately 1-1.5cm in diameter. Some broader general strengthening to foreground and the line of trees and foliage in mid distance, in addition to a patch of consistant strengthening to the slither of landscape to the right of the far right hand side tree. Relatively small area of restoration and retouching within the central part and the immediate sky of the outer foliage of the far left hand side tree. Other relatively minor and sporadic retouches elsewhere, etc (see addition images under UV). Some of the restoration has deteriorated and is mildly visible by eye. For more information please contact the department.

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