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Abraham Pether (British, 1756-1812) Moonlit scene with a sailing barge by a windmill oil on panel 18 x 24cm (7 x 9in)
Provenance: From a Norfolk country house
Oil on panel. There is a change in the composition which has now become visible, the moon was originally placed lower down in the picture. There are cracks in the paint layer relating to the wooden support, notably a circular crack caused by a knot in the panel. The paint layer has developed drying cracks but is in a sound and stable condition. There are a few localised retouching covering wear and enforcing lines in the composition.

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