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Fanch LelFrench Harbourfront with Boats and Café Awnings in Impressionist Style
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Title: French Harbourfront with Boats and Café Awnings in Impressionist Style
by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
Signed: Yes
Size: 8.75 inches (height) x 10.75 inches (width)
Oil painting on board, 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 charming harbour scene by French artist Fanch Lel is painted in a beautifully muted impressionist palette of mauve, aqua, pale pink, and cool grey. It depicts a quaint coastal town, where boats bob along a reflective waterfront, framed by a row of townhouses with classic French architecture and deep slate rooftops. Café awnings and umbrellas hint at bustling local life, adding a lively touch to the otherwise peaceful setting.
Rendered in expressive oil brushstrokes, the painting embraces soft edges and blended forms, suggesting movement and atmosphere rather than rigid detail. Lel captures the warmth of a relaxed harbour town, where boats rest after a day’s work and pastel skies melt into the distant hills. Pops of warm orange and yellow give the composition subtle contrast and charm.
Perfect for collectors of French impressionism, harbour scenes, or artworks that balance quiet serenity with dynamic colour and texture.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316058902
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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