Charles Topham Davidson (British, b. 1848, exh. 1870-1902) 'The First Snow on the Mountains, Llyn Helsi, North Wales' signed lower left 'C. Davidson' oil on canvas 54.5 x 90cm Footnote: Exhibited: London, Royal Academy, 1884, no. 704; Dundee, Fine Art Exhibition (label refers, details untraced) CONDITION Oil on canvas which has been lined. The canvas has good tension and is in plane. There is a loose lining also attached to the stretcher which is not part of the painting and has some deformations. The paint layer is in a good stable condition. Areas of retouching cover cracks and some wear, the retouching is slightly matte and pale but generally well matched to the original. The varnish is yellowed, even and semi-glossy. There are some light scuffs and scratches to the surface.