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Fanch Lel
French Boats at Low Tide with Pastel Sky Watercolour Painting

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Title: French Boats at Low Tide with Pastel Sky Watercolour Painting by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 8.75 inches (height) x 8.5 inches (width) Watercolor 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: This gentle watercolour by French artist Fanch Lel depicts a quiet coastal harbour at low tide, where fishing boats rest on the sand beneath a serene sky painted in soft washes of lilac, blush, and pale turquoise. The composition is anchored by a distant rock jetty with a marker post, while the boats—rendered in delicate lines and muted red, blue, and grey tones—create a peaceful rhythm across the shore. Lel's handling of watercolour is light and airy, allowing the paper to breathe through translucent layers. The painting captures that in-between moment when the tide has receded and time seems to pause—a familiar scene in fishing villages along the coasts of Brittany or Normandy. Subtle reflections and gentle shadows enhance the impression of stillness and calm. Ideal for collectors drawn to nautical art, peaceful coastal landscapes, or lovers of minimalist watercolour work with a French touch.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316058762

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