Jan Fyt (Flemish 1611-1661) Head of a wolf Oil on canvas 35.5 x 35.5cm (13¾ x 13¾ in.) This picture relates to two studies of wolves by Fyt in the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS 529 and 530) which were both purchased for 14 Guineas in 1866, at the sale of a certain Mr Farrar. The sculptor William Brodie RSA (1815-1881) and the painter William Borthwick Johnstone RSA (1804-1868), both members of the RSA Council (the latter being its treasurer) recommended the paintings as 'very desirable addition[s] to the collections'. We are grateful to Fred G. Meijer for his help in preparing this catalogue entry. Condition Report: The canvas has been lined and appears to have been folded/cut/creased in a T shaped pattern which runs from the top left corner horizontally across the top of the canvas and vertically through the right of the dog's ear. This is really only visible in raking light and has been carefully retouched and restored. Inspection under UV reveals retouching to the aforementioned area, and a thick layer of varnish which may be hiding further restoration. Condition Report Disclaimer
Jan Fyt (Flemish 1611-1661) Head of a wolf Oil on canvas 35.5 x 35.5cm (13¾ x 13¾ in.) This picture relates to two studies of wolves by Fyt in the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS 529 and 530) which were both purchased for 14 Guineas in 1866, at the sale of a certain Mr Farrar. The sculptor William Brodie RSA (1815-1881) and the painter William Borthwick Johnstone RSA (1804-1868), both members of the RSA Council (the latter being its treasurer) recommended the paintings as 'very desirable addition[s] to the collections'. We are grateful to Fred G. Meijer for his help in preparing this catalogue entry. Condition Report: The canvas has been lined and appears to have been folded/cut/creased in a T shaped pattern which runs from the top left corner horizontally across the top of the canvas and vertically through the right of the dog's ear. This is really only visible in raking light and has been carefully retouched and restored. Inspection under UV reveals retouching to the aforementioned area, and a thick layer of varnish which may be hiding further restoration. Condition Report Disclaimer
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