. Backing board enclosing reverse which is splitting in horizontal channels and coming slightly adrift. The relatively course weave of the canvas is apparent, more so in areas where the paint has been less thickly applied i.e the expanse of the background. Some surface dirt and discoloured varnish with a slightly more pronounced patch within upper right hand corner. Canvas slightly loose and buckling in some areas. Isolated craquelure within areas where the paint has been more thickly applied to denote deep snow. Such as - in front of the lead fox. Otherwise in a broadly good state of repair. Not examined with a UV light.

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