Crewe House, London, Inventory, Vol. 2, 1913, p.104, Lobby

Manuscript Catalogue of Pictures at West Horsley, n.d., vol. 3, p. 74

The panel is very slightly bowed convex along the left and right edges, but is otherwise ensuring a stable support. Under ultra-violet light there are two small areas in the sand in the lower right which appear to fluoresce, however these may relate to a superficial rubbing rather than retouching. A couple of small spots visible in the sky appear to be discoloured retouchings, however they do not clearly fluoresce under U.V. light. There are a small number of tiny light abrasions in the sky. This painting is in good overall condition, and would benefit from a professional surface clean. Presented in a coved and fluted gilt neoclassical frame, with a nameplate.
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The frame is inscribed with the following verses:

Now all your happiest memories woo / And mingles with your dreams / The golden desert glimmering through / The subtle veil of beams / Palm Leaves