Portrait of Thomas Dawson, 1st Viscount Cremorne, full length, with his hand resting on a table, Sir Thomas Lawrence, P.R.A.

Property of an American Estate
Sir Thomas Lawrence, P.R.A.
Bristol 1769 - 1830 London
Portrait of Thomas Dawson, 1st Viscount Cremorne, full length, with his hand resting on a table

oil on canvas
canvas: 95 by 57 in.; 241.3 by 144.8 cm.
framed: 107 by 69 in.; 272 by 175.3 cm.

Condition Report:
The canvas has an old, stable relining. The paint layer is thick and vibrant; heavy impasto and lively, lush brushwork can be seen throughout the painting, particularly in the still life on the left, the highlights in the face and hand, and in the clouds and landscape at right. Overall the painting presents beautifully with an impressive retention of the bright colors and fluid handling of paint. Under ultraviolet light an uneven varnish flouresces, with some areas of a light craqueleure pattern which aren't noticeable to the naked eye. There is very little retouching other than some minimal strengthening in scattered areas of the dark costume. An old scratch or very thin tear is visible, about 6 inches long, which runs vertically along the sitter's proper right foot. The retouching here is visible to the naked eye but not bothersome. Can be hung as is. Offered in a carved giltwood frame which has some wear and tear, including some loose parts.