Bernard Lorjou
(French, 1908-1986)
Barge on the Loire River, 1953-1957
oil on canvas
signed lower right Lorjou
18 x 21 1/2in (45.5 x 54.5cm)

Unframed. The painting is unframed. There are scattered areas of paint loss, particularly in the lower left corner and upper right quadrant and along the extreme edges, the largest area of loss measuring approximately 1 x ¼ inches at its widest. There are scattered areas of craquelure, drying crackle, and hairline paint cracks throughout. There is some light surface dirt and dust, particularly in the crevices of the impasto. Fluorescence likely due to pigment rather than restoration.