Attributed to Thomas Buttersworth (British, 1768-1828)
'The Chase' – a Royal Navy frigate in close pursuit of a French topsail schooner, with both vessels exchanging fire
oil on canvas
46 x 60.9cm (18 1/8 x 24in).

The canvas appears to have been lined.

There is a small patch to the lower right of the canvas verso.

Stretcher marks are visible in the top and right edges.

There is craquelure throughout the composition, all of which appears stable.

There are a few areas of discolouration dotted across the composition.

There is a dirty and discoloured varnish layer.

UV light reveals scattered areas of retouching throughout.