Wilma Lucas - Paris, le marché aux fleurs

Wilma Lucas — Paris Flower Market

Wilma Lucas (born in 1936) is a French painter known for her luminous depictions of Paris and Parisian life. Her artistic world evokes, in particular, the elegance of the Belle Époque, lively streets and traditional markets. Her Impressionist-inspired style favours light, colour and atmosphere over strictly realistic representation.

In this work, entitled Paris Flower Market, the artist depicts a Parisian street bustling with numerous flower stalls. The brightly coloured bouquets, arranged in planters along the shopfronts, immediately catch the eye. At the centre of the composition, elegantly dressed passers-by stroll among the stalls, while Haussmannian façades and trees with golden foliage create the perspective of the street. In the distance, an architectural dome stands out against the light-filled sky.

The particularly rich palette combines the pinks, reds, yellows and whites of the flowers with the greens of the awnings and the warm tones of the façades. The free, expressive brushwork gives depth to the flower displays and brings the figures to life. Colourful reflections on the ground enhance the scene’s depth and contribute to its luminous atmosphere.

This composition captures the charm of a flower-filled, lively Paris, where urban activity blends with an abundance of colour. Presented in a light wood frame, the work retains a natural elegance that highlights its generous palette and allows it to fit easily into a classic or contemporary interior.

Artwork details

Artist: Wilma Lucas

Title: Paris Flower Market

Technique: oil on canvas

Canvas dimensions: 61 × 50 cm

Dimensions including frame: 66 × 55 cm

Frame: light wood

Signature: signed lower right

The artist’s biography will be provided in French when the artwork is shipped.

Photographs showing the artwork in situ are for illustrative purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect its actual dimensions and proportions.

Wilma Lucas — Paris Flower Market

Wilma Lucas (born in 1936) is a French painter known for her luminous depictions of Paris and Parisian life. Her artistic world evokes the elegance of the Belle Époque, lively streets and traditional markets. Her Impressionist-inspired style places particular emphasis on light, colour and atmosphere rather than strict realism.

In this work, entitled Paris Flower Market, the artist depicts a lively Parisian street lined with flower stalls. Abundant blooms in vivid colours, arranged in planters along the shopfronts, immediately draw the viewer’s attention. In the centre of the composition, elegantly dressed pedestrians stroll among the stalls, while Haussmannian façades and trees with golden foliage create perspective along the street. In the distance, an architectural dome rises against the luminous sky.

The rich palette combines pinks, reds, yellows and whites from the flowers with the greens of the awnings and the warm tones of the façades. Free, expressive brushwork gives depth to the flower displays and brings movement to the figures. Colourful reflections across the pavement enhance the sense of perspective and contribute to the painting’s luminous atmosphere.

This composition captures the charm of a flower-filled, lively Paris, where urban activity blends with an abundance of colour. Presented in a light wood frame, the painting retains a natural elegance that complements its generous palette and allows it to sit comfortably in either a classic or contemporary interior.

Artwork details

Artist: Wilma Lucas

Title: Paris Flower Market

Technique: oil on canvas

Canvas dimensions: 61 × 50 cm

Dimensions including frame: 66 × 55 cm

Framing: light wood frame

Signature: signed lower right

The artist's biography will be provided in French with the artwork upon shipment.

Photographs showing the artwork in an interior setting are for illustrative purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect its actual dimensions and proportions.