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Title: French Gouache Coastal Townscape with Boats and Church by Fanch Lel
by Fanche Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 9.5 inches (height) x 11.75 inches (width)
Gouache 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.
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This delicate gouache painting by French artist Fanch Lel captures a peaceful moment along the Breton coast, where a line of white-washed houses and a domed church rise above calm waters. Three small sailboats, their hulls rendered in soft blue, white, and red, rest serenely in the harbour’s reflection. Lel's characteristic use of pastel hues—lavender, aqua, mint, and sand—creates a harmonious composition with a dreamlike quality.
Notable in this piece is the gentle vertical banding of tone across the paper, which adds an abstract, almost theatrical backdrop to the otherwise simple architectural forms. The village may evoke the quiet charm of places like Dinard or Saint-Malo, where historic coastal churches and uniform façades line sheltered inlets.
The artist’s signature style—loose but intentional brushwork and soft yet confident shapes—brings a gentle vibrancy to the peaceful scene. This work would appeal to collectors drawn to maritime art, French coastal architecture, and vintage gouache techniques that marry tradition with quiet abstraction.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.5 in (24.13 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: LU509316151062
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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