French School
(18th Century)
The Execution of Socrates with a Cup of Hemlock
oil on canvas
27 x 36 inches.
Canvas is lined. Areas of craquelure throughout. Scattered areas of flaking and minor instances of surface loss to the paint layer. Canvas is generally dirty. Examination under UV light reveals a heavy varnish and two visible areas of retouch to both the upper-left and upper-right corners.
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(18th Century)
The Execution of Socrates with a Cup of Hemlock
oil on canvas
27 x 36 inches.
Canvas is lined. Areas of craquelure throughout. Scattered areas of flaking and minor instances of surface loss to the paint layer. Canvas is generally dirty. Examination under UV light reveals a heavy varnish and two visible areas of retouch to both the upper-left and upper-right corners.