Oil Painting of Victorian Garden Scene, Late 19th Century

Item Details

Artist unknown
Untitled (reading in the garden), late 19th century
Oil painting on canvas
Signed “Delaport Downing” to lower right

• Item not examined outside of mounting

Condition

- dust and hair accretions to surface; minor discoloration and staining to varnish; minor lacuna to left margin near bench; minor cracking throughout the composition; minor paint staining throughout the composition; minor draw to canvas; edge of canvas visible to upper right; signs of frame abrasions to outer margins; conservation varnish throughout the composition; minor inpainting throughout; overpainting and lining near hand holding paper; minor wear, discoloration, cracking, loss and accretions to frame; minor wear, tears, toning and canvas lining to verso; examined with UV light.

Dimensions

- measures frame; sight measures 22.0" W x 28.5" H.

Item #

ITMG703005