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The painting before retouching

painting of an old lady in a white dress with fabric draped across her shoulders, leaning on a column with green curtains behind her

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After the painting had been cleaned and a brushed coat of varnish had been applied, small losses were filled and retouched. This photograph taken after cleaning but before retouching, shows the excellent condition of the painting.