pyroxilin on masonite

Acquired directly from the artist
Dr. Julio Neri (Ambassador to Mexico), Caracas
Acquired from the above by the present owner

This work is done on masonite and framed in a simple wood strip frame from the period. Under UV light there is no evidence of inpainting. There are a few tiny spots that fluoresce white in the center of the work. There is craquelure in the highly textured areas of the sky. There is a 1/8 in. circular loss 8 in. from the top on the right. There is a little cracking at the juncture of the sky with the land 8 in. from the top and 6 in. from the right. There is another 1 in. crack along the top border in the center. This work has never been cleaned and would probably benefit from cleaning and conservation.
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