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The canvas is supported on the reverse with a glue lining. The paint layer is stable on its support. The varnish is clear. Under natural light, a two inch area of vertical retouching is visible on the curtain to the right of the sitter’s head, and the canvas weave is visible in places on the architectural drawing. A further four inch vertical line fluoresces over the sitter's forehead, as does a one inch diagonal line on his cheek to the right of his nose. Additional scattered touches fluoresce over the hairline as well as below his proper right eye. Several vertical and diagonal lines of strengthening fluoresce over the lower half of the painting, with additional lines of retouching visible at upper left. A two inch area of retouching is visible in the sky at upper right along with a diagonal line descending from the sky to the left of the building towers. Scattered retouching fluoresce throughout the architectural drawing. The painting appears to have been recently restored, presents well and should be displayed as-is.
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