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Fanch Lel
French Impressionist Gouache of Cathedral and Timber-Framed Houses

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Title: French Impressionist Gouache of Cathedral and Timber-Framed Houses by Fanche Lel Size: 8.5 inches (height) x 6.25 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. Description: In this architectural street scene, French artist Fanch Lel captures the charm of an old European town dominated by soaring cathedral spires and half-timbered buildings. Painted in soft gouache, this impressionist view brings together iconic medieval and gothic architecture—perhaps inspired by cities such as Rouen or Chartres—rendered in a loose, expressive style. The street is quiet and empty, allowing full attention to fall on the composition’s dramatic verticals and warm ochre facades, offset by blue rooftops and steeples that pierce the cloudy sky. Lel’s distinctive brushwork abstracts detail into soft impressions, yet the structure of each building remains clearly felt, from the lattice of exposed timber beams to the spires reaching high above. This piece is ideal for collectors of architectural art, lovers of French cities, or those drawn to historic European charm. With its narrow street perspective and interplay of colour and form, it evokes a tranquil moment paused in time—an homage to the enduring character of France’s storied towns.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316151032

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