Laid down along edges, image overall lightstruck, a few spots of foxing particularly in upper quadrant, 4 inch horizontal repaired tear extending from center right edge, 1 1/2 inch horizontal repaired tear upper right edge, 2 inch horizontal repaired tear extending from center left edge, 3/4 inch vertical repaired tear lower edge, 1 inch repaired tear upper left quadrant.
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The present work is related to the painting by the artist entitled La Nuit (Night) (1883) in the permanent collection of the Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, Washington, D.C. La Nuit (Night) was exhibited at the 1883 Paris Salon, no. 328.