Chicago

45 1/2 x 37 1/2 in.

Framed: 52 1/2 x 44 1/2 x 2 1/4 inches.Significant deposits of surface dirt and dust; canvas is lined and is distorted throughout; network of craquelures throughout the surface; instances of pinpoint paint losses; a horizontal, shallow abrasion through the woman's waist, approximately 4 inches in length; inpainting within the woman's chest visible under normal viewing conditions; areas of overcleaning visible in lighter areas. Under UV light: small spots of inpainting within the woman's forehead and around her eyes, as well as the aforementioned areas of inpainting within her chest; areas of inpainting along the dress neckline and just below the lower edge; inpainting through the right white dress sleeve and to the left edge of the sleeve; small spots of inpainting throughout the background, with a larger area along the center left edge; possible selective varnish removal around the woman's left hand. Please request images.

bears inscription Claude de France, fille aînée /de Louis XII et d'Anne de Bretagne, /Reine de France, 1ère épouse de /François Ier, née à Romorantin le /13 octobre 1499, morte à Blois /le 20 juillet 1524; bears the insignia of Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans (on the reverse)