Collect: American and European Art featuring the Collection of Dr. Percival Eaton, Jr.

Framed: 52 1/2 x 44 1/2 x 2 1/4 inches.
Significant deposits of surface dirt and dust; canvas is lined and is distorted throughout; network of craquelures throughout the surface; instances of pinpoint paint losses; a horizontal, shallow abrasion through the woman's waist, approximately 4 inches in length; inpainting within the woman's chest visible under normal viewing conditions; areas of overcleaning visible in lighter areas. Under UV light: small spots of inpainting within the woman's forehead and around her eyes, as well as the aforementioned areas of inpainting within her chest; areas of inpainting along the dress neckline and just below the lower edge; inpainting through the right white dress sleeve and to the left edge of the sleeve; small spots of inpainting throughout the background, with a larger area along the center left edge; possible selective varnish removal around the woman's left hand. Please request images.

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