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William Lucas Watercolour ‘ Picking Berries ‘
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William Lucas Watercolour ‘ Picking Berries ‘

19th century
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William Lucas 1840-1895.Watercolour painter of portraits and figure subjects,who exhibited from 1856-80,at the RA 1856-74,BI,SS,NWS(100 works),and elsewhere.Early in his career he showed great promise,was elected an associate of the ‘New’ Society in 1864,but resigned in 1882 when it moved to the Piccadilly Institute. ‘Picking Berries’, signed watercolour,dated 1874 ,image size 28.5x21cms,framed size 59x42cms;original period frame

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

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William Lucas 1840-1895.
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Watercolour painter of portraits and figure subjects,who exhibited from 1856-80,at the RA 1856-74,BI,SS,NWS(100 works),and elsewhere.
Graham Reed Fine Art

Early in his career he showed great promise,was elected an associate of the ‘New’ Society in 1864,but resigned in 1882 when it moved to the Piccadilly Institute. ‘Picking Berries’, signed watercolour,dated 1874 ,image size 28.5x21cms,framed size 59x42cms;original period frame

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1087920
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017

Previously I worked in london as a chartered surveyor and have been dealing in paintings for nearly thirty years.

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A nineteenth-century Victorian watercolour painting depicting young figures gathering berries in an autumnal woodland setting alongside a small dog.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Victorian watercolour painting depicting young figures gathering berries in an autumnal woodland setting alongside a small dog.

William Lucas Watercolour ‘ Picking Berries ‘

Archive II A nineteenth-century Victorian watercolour painting depicting young figures gathering berries in an autumnal woodland setting alongside a small dog. View II
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A nineteenth-century Victorian watercolour painting depicting young figures gathering berries in an autumnal woodland setting alongside a small dog.
WILLIAM LUCAS WATERCOLOUR ‘ PICKING BERRIES ‘
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A nineteenth-century Victorian watercolour painting depicting young figures gathering berries in an autumnal woodland setting alongside a small dog.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour paint, Pigment
  • ColourGreen, Ochre, Earthy Brown
  • MotifsWoodland scenery, Figure subjects, Domestic animals, Naturalistic foliage
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian watercolour painting by William Lucas depicts young figures gathering berries in an autumnal woodland setting alongside a small dog, rendered in green, ochre, and earthy brown pigments on paper. The signed artwork is dated 1874 and set within an original period frame featuring moulded timber edges, visible brushwork, and aged surface tones. Measuring 59 cm high, 42 cm wide, and 3.5 cm deep, the piece brings a traditional English country house aesthetic to domestic interiors. It hangs suitably above a sideboard or console table in a living room, hallway, or dining space to add historical character to a wall.

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Victorian watercolour paintings are defined by their naturalistic depictions of narrative, rural, and domestic scenes, which gained immense popularity in Britain during the nineteenth century. Artists employed fine layer washes and intricate brushwork to capture precise light effects and natural foliage details.

These works were typically created using gum arabic bound water-soluble pigments applied to heavy cotton rag paper. Artists often used natural sable or squirrel hair brushes and built depth through successive translucent glazes.

Authentic period pieces usually feature period-correct paper watermarks, subtle age-related foxing, and artist signatures or dates rendered in contemporary ink or pencil. The frame backing and presence of historical framer labels also assist in verifications.

Pastoral watercolours function well as focal points above sideboards or as part of a curated gallery wall alongside clean-lined frames. Pairing traditional narrative artwork with contemporary neutral palettes creates a balanced visual contrast.

Keep watercolours framed behind UV-filtering protective glass with acid-free mounting materials to avoid fading and paper degradation. Display the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiator heat sources, and areas of variable humidity.
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