Arthur Lucas 19th C Oil Painting A June Morning The Lake Bentley Priory

A charming 19th-century British oil painting by Arthur Lucas, titled “A June Morning, The Lake, Bentley Priory.”

The painting depicts a tranquil wooded lakeside scene, with a small boat resting on the calm water beside a picturesque red-roofed lakeside structure. The richly atmospheric handling of the trees and beautifully reflected landscape create a peaceful summer-morning mood.

The work is oil on board and features a monogram to the lower right. The reverse bears an original handwritten inscription identifying the subject as:

“A June Morning / The Lake / Bentley Priory / Arthur Lucas / 1893”

The painting is presented in an attractive period wooden frame with a deep, warm-toned finish.

Measurements

Overall framed size:

31 × 23 cm

12.20 × 9.06 inches

Actual painting size:

20 × 12 cm

7.87 × 4.72 inches

Condition

The painting is in antique condition, with age-related wear consistent with its period. The frame also shows signs of age, wear and surface marks. Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.

The painting is offered as an antique artwork, with the attribution and information presented according to the details available with the piece, including the inscription to the reverse.

A lovely atmospheric 19th-century landscape with an appealing provenance-style handwritten inscription and an attractive period frame — a wonderful decorative addition for collectors of British landscape painting.