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Fanch LelColourful French Harbour with Figures and Boats in Expressionist Style
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£625
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About the Item
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
Fanch Lel
Fanch Lel’s paintings, primarily executed in oil and gouache, evoke the serenity and charm of the French countryside, with a particular emphasis on the region's coastal and rural beauty. His works often highlight iconic landmarks such as Mont Saint-Michel and capture the essence of Breton culture with his portrayals of the region’s people and customs. Lel's self-taught, plein air approach allows for dynamic compositions that reflect the atmospheric light and textures of the region, giving his pieces a timeless appeal. His choice of soft, muted colors and rich textures brings a sense of nostalgia and quietude to each painting, making them a perfect addition to collections that appreciate mid-century French art. A member of the Société des Artistes Indépendants and a Knight of the Palmes Académiques, Fanch Lel's works have been featured in numerous exhibitions across France, including in Paris, Avranches, Dinard, and Pont-Aven, to name a few. His art has been highly sought after by collectors for decades.

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