A. D. Lucas

A delightful original oil on canvas by A. D. Lucas (1828–1918), depicting a charming cluster of primroses and violets growing on a mossy woodland bank. Beautifully executed with fine botanical detail, rich natural colours and subtle impasto, this intimate composition captures the quiet beauty of an English spring woodland.

The painting is signed lower right and presented in an ornate decorative gilt frame that complements the period character of the work.

An elegant Victorian floral study, ideal for collectors of antique botanical paintings and traditional English interiors.

Measurements

Visible painting (actual artwork):

* 19 × 14 cm

* 7.5 × 5.5 inches

Overall framed size:

* 33 × 28 cm

* 13 × 11 inches

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Condition Report

The painting is in good antique condition for its age. There is gentle craquelure and age-related surface wear consistent with a late 19th-century oil painting. Colours remain vibrant, with well-preserved paint texture. The canvas appears stable, and the ornate gilt frame displays age-related wear, minor losses and rubbing that add to its period character. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.