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Fanch Lel
Colourful French Harbour with Figures and Boats in Expressionist Style

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Title: Colourful French Harbour with Figures and Boats in Expressionist Style by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 8.25 inches (height) x 11.75 inches (width) Oil painting on card, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition, with minor signs of handling at the edges. Provenance: All the paintings we have for sale by this artist have come from the artists estate and have had no previous owners at all. Description: In this vibrant and energetic harbour scene, French artist Fanch Lel presents a bustling coastal village where clustered white buildings with cobalt blue accents sit against a backdrop of expressive brushwork in lilacs, browns, and soft rose. Below, boats rest on the sandy shore and several figures move through the scene, adding life and dynamism to the composition. Painted in oil, this work leans into an expressive, almost Fauvist style, using non-naturalistic colour and loose, confident strokes to convey movement, light, and mood. The town’s iconic architecture—perhaps inspired by Normandy or a fishing village in Brittany—feels familiar yet abstracted, capturing the essence of place without needing intricate detail. Pops of blue and violet throughout the composition guide the eye in a rhythmic flow across the canvas. Perfect for collectors who love colourful French coastal art, post-impressionist influence, or energetic compositions full of charm and movement.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316058522

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