Signed J. Lucas – Scenes from a popular festival. Spanish School, 19th Century

Descriptio Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 42 cm x 23 cm each. A pair of genre scenes depicting figures adorned with mantillas, fans, and regional costumes, set in a lively rural environment during a fair. The loose brushstrokes and luminous atmosphere evoke the vibrancy of popular celebrations, where the details in the clothing and the characters’ demeanor convey an idealized vision of traditional life. The expressive treatment of gestures and gazes reinforces the narrative character of the scene. The work belongs to the 19th-century Spanish costumbrismo movement, which focused on representing the country’s cultural and social identity. Its value lies in preserving a visual and symbolic memory of the everyday and the festive. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.

Estimate:£1,672.86

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