Image shows the tears in the portrait that made lining necessary
Photograph shows the tears in the portrait that made lining necessary
Reverse of original canvas after removal of the old lining
Reverse of original canvas after removal of the old lining
Removing the old lining revealed the signature and duty stamp (very faint) which helped to date the portrait.
Photograph courtesy of Trevor Cumine (liner)
Reverse of portrait after lining
Reverse of portrait after lining
Young Man with Dog
J Borgnis
179? (from duty stamp on reverse of canvas)
Oil on canvas
914x710mm
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