A Garland of Roses, Carnations, Apple Blossom and other Flowers

The canvas has been lined, and the stretcher renewed. Due to the relining, the picture has been somewhat flattened. A few very smallpoints of paintloss are visible (see illustration in the catalogue). In the lower left and lower right corners there are some small points of damage, as well as in the centre and along the edges. There is some very fine cracquelure. The background appears to be retouched. Under ultra-violet light, the outlines of the flowers appear to be strengthened, but it is difficult to read; these and other small scattered spots of retouching might have been done some time ago. The picture appears to be slightly dry but overall the paint seems to be secure.