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Title: French Village Harbour Scene with Boat and Tower by Fanch Lel
by Fanche Lel
Size: 10.5 inches (height) x 7.25 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 small but striking harbour scene, French artist Fanch Lel distills an entire village into a few confident shapes and gentle washes. A singular white boat sits at the base of the image, its curved hull and soft reflection echoing the curved outlines of the buildings and tower behind.
What makes this piece especially unusual is the vertically striped paper—likely repurposed or pre-printed—which divides the composition into soft bands of colour: dusky blue, blush lavender, pale ochre, and sage green. Rather than distracting, these stripes feel integrated, almost like beams of filtered light crossing the scene.
The use of pencil underdrawing adds a raw, sketchbook-like immediacy, while Lel’s restrained palette and careful placement of line elevate it into something far more poetic than its size might suggest.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316150742
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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