Old Masters and 19th Century Art

Framed: 38 1/4 x 26 3/4 in.
Minor deposits of surface dirt and dust; canvas is unlined; areas of the painting are very thinly painted, making the canvas weave visible; under a soiled and darkened varnish. Under UV light: an approximately 1 x 1 inch area of inpainting to the right of the central ballerina's feet; an approximately 1 x 1/2 inch area of inpainting to the green cloud along the lower right edge; two small spots of inpainting in the left-most cherub's left arm and white drapery; a few small dots of inpainting to the tutu of the central ballerina and above her head. Additional images available upon request.

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