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Fanch LelFrench Watercolor of Market Scene with Figures and Trees in Summer Light1994
1994
About the Item
Title: French Watercolor of Market Scene with Figures and Trees in Summer Light
by Fanche Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 8.75 inches (height) x 10.5 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 vibrant gouache painting by French artist Fanch Lel captures the bustling charm of a sunlit French market or village square. Bathed in soft Mediterranean light, the composition features loosely rendered figures strolling, chatting, and gathering beneath trees dappled with pastel shades of green, ochre, and violet.
Painted in 1994, the scene blends warm peach and lilac tones with shadows cast in muted blues and greys, creating a dynamic yet harmonious atmosphere. Lel’s characteristic fluid brushstrokes allow the figures to feel animated, almost caught in mid-motion, while the suggestion of a whitewashed building in the background anchors the setting in rural or southern France—perhaps Provence or the Languedoc region.
Ideal for collectors of figurative landscapes, French travel art, or impressionist scenes of daily life, this painting offers a joyful and timeless depiction of communal life under the summer sun.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Creation Year:1994
- Dimensions:Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316125942
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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