Ernest Alfred Dalton 1887 - 1963

Private Collection, Toronto

This painting is in good condition and has been viewed under UV. Craquellure is present overall and most visible in the white snow. Areas that are thinly painted, in the houses and barns to left of centre and the trees above and to the right. Stretcher bar lines are subtly visible on the right and left sides of the canvas. We wish to thank "In Restauro Conservart Inc." for examining this painting and their condition report is available upon request from Sotheby's.
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Dalton was a Toronto furrier and well regarded Olympic fencer, as well as an artist.