CARLO BATTAGLIA

CARLO BATTAGLIA
(1933 La Maddalena 2005)Merope. 1973.Egg tempera and oil on canvas.Signed, titled, dated, with measurements and technical description verso: 'MEROPE' 1973 tempera all'uovo + olio su tela h.m. 50 x 200 Carlo Battaglia.50 × 200 cm.Provenance: Private collection, Italy.

Overall, in good condition. With minimal surface rubbing. The corners also rubbed and with minimal loss of pigment. Within the image, along the horizontal colour stripes, with tiny, individual losses of pigment (original?). No retouching visible under UV light.