BRITON RIVIÈRE (BRITISH 1840-1920), A FRAGMENT OF A NIGHT OUTPOST OF XENOPHONS GREEKS ON THE MARCH

BRITON RIVIÈRE (BRITISH 1840-1920) A FRAGMENT OF A NIGHT OUTPOST OF XENOPHON'S GREEKS ON THE MARCH OF THE TEN THOUSAND Oil on canvas 48 x 61cm (18¾ x 24 in.) Unframed Provenance: The artist and by descentThis is a surviving fragment of the artists 1915 Royal Academy exhibit entitled A Night Outpost of Xenophon's Greeks on the March of the Ten Thousand which measured 36 x 56 in. Condition Report: The canvas has not been lined. Stretcher marks visible. Craquelure, together with white spots of surface dirt throughout (see online and catalogue illustrations). There is a small hole (approx. 1cm) with associated loss to the canvas, sitting between the lions. A further, similarly sized hole directly below this. Further losses to the lower right edge, and upper left quadrant. White surface scratches visible throughout. Rubbing and abrasions to the framing edges. There is a patch (verso), which corresponds to a small area of repair and subsequent retouching (approx. 2.5cm) at the centre of the canvas, above the fire. Some undulation to the canvas, likely caused during the restoration process. Inspection under UV light reveals some light retouching scattered throughout, together with a green cloudy varnish. Condition Report Disclaimer