Mase Lucas Painting on Canvas, Portrait of a Nostalgic Woman on a Divan, 1987

This is a stunning original mixed media painting on canvas, titled "Nostalgic Woman on a Divan" by Mase Lucas, a respected American painter known for her expressive and psychologically nuanced portraits. Dated 1987 and signed on the back, this large-scale piece is a brilliant example of Lucas’s distinctive style—combining figuration with abstraction to explore themes of memory, identity, and emotional presence.

The reclining woman rendered in soft pastel tones evokes introspection and timeless melancholy. Three symbolic female busts, situated in the background like distant memories or muses, enhance the nostalgic atmosphere of the composition. The use of texture and soft gradations of color reveals a skilled hand and deep conceptual intent.

🖋️ Title: Nostalgic Woman on a Divan
🎨 Artist: Mase Lucas
📅 Date: 1987 (signed & titled on reverse)
🖌️ Medium: Acrylic and mixed media on canvas
📏 Canvas Size: 39.5″ x 30″
📏 Framed Size: 45.5″ x 35.5″
🖼️ Frame: Custom black wooden frame (shows minor chipping from age)
📦 Condition: Painting in excellent condition, ready to hang

About the Artist – Mase Lucas (b. 1946)

Mase Lucas is an acclaimed American studio artist whose work spans over four decades of creative exploration. Known for her figurative work and emotionally resonant compositions, Lucas often focuses on themes of personal identity, psychological introspection, and the female experience.

Her paintings have been widely exhibited across the United States, with showings in New York, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., and are included in numerous private and corporate collections both domestically and internationally—in Canada, Europe, and Asia.

Lucas holds a degree from the University of Iowa, where she studied under renowned mentors and developed her distinct style. Over the years, she has also taught painting and drawing, contributed to contemporary art publications, and participated in residency programs that further shaped her artistic voice.

The market value of her original works typically ranges from $3,000 and above, depending on size and period. This particular painting, dating to the 1980s, reflects her mature, confident phase—where color, form, and texture blend seamlessly to communicate emotional depth.

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