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Fanch LelFrench Village Watercolour of Saint-Carreuc with Church Spire1996
1996
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Title: French Village Watercolour of Saint-Carreuc with Church Spire
by Fanche Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 8 inches (height) x 10.25 inches (width)
Watercolor painting on paper, 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 softly rendered watercolour by French artist Fanch Lel depicts a tranquil moment in the village of Saint-Carreuc, located in the Brittany region of northwestern France. Painted in 1996, the scene features a winding street flanked by pale stone houses with slate rooftops, leading the eye to a prominent blue-spired church that anchors the composition.
Using delicate washes of soft blue, lavender-grey, and buttery cream, Lel conveys the cool, peaceful light of a quiet village morning. The architectural forms are simplified, almost abstracted, lending the work an impressionistic charm and a gentle sense of nostalgia.
Saint-Carreuc, with its traditional Breton houses and rural beauty, is emblematic of the quiet charm found in France’s inland villages. This piece is ideal for collectors of regional French art, watercolours, or lovers of understated, contemplative landscapes.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Creation Year:1996
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316126282
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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