Myles Birket Foster RWS (British 1825-1899) A rural harvesting scene with children beside a pond, haymakers and cart beyond, artist stamp B.F. bottom right, watercolour, measurements 17.5 x 13.5 cm, frame 44 x 39 cm

Walker Gallery Label verso

Condition Report

The painting is a watercolour, framed under glazing, not examined external to the frame. The sheet appears well preserved, with no obvious signs of rips, creasing or folds and there are no obvious signs for deterioration. The paint has some fading to the background, but the surface appears well preserved with no obvious signs of paint loss. The bottom right has initials BF in a cartouche. The frame has solid joints and has some minor general wear and tear- one area of surface loss to the bottom right.

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