Private Collection, France (acquired directly from the artist in Marquayrol)
Thence by descent to the present owner

The canvas is not lined and the surface retains a rich and textured impasto. There are a few horizontal lines in the weave of the canvas, inherent to the thick material used. UV examination reveals one small stroke of possible retouching just above the centre of the lower edge. Otherwise this work is in very good condition.
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