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About the Item
Title: French Coastal Landscape with White Cottage and Sailboat Under a Dark Sky
By Fanch Lel
Size: 6.75 x 10.5 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on cardboard, unframed
Condition: Good condition overall with minor surface handling marks and light wear to edges, consistent with its medium and vintage character. Painted on corrugated card, which adds visible texture and depth.
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 atmospheric coastal painting, French artist Fanch Lel captures a rugged shoreline illuminated by a soft, fading twilight. A small white cottage, nestled among windswept trees and golden grasses, stands prominently on the cliff's edge, gazing out across a gentle turquoise sea. Far in the distance, a lone white sailboat cuts through the horizon, drawing the eye to the open expanse of sky and water.
Executed in bold, expressive brushstrokes on corrugated board, the composition uses a vibrant yet earthy palette of terracotta, olive green, mustard yellow, and slate blue. The broad swaths of color and the board’s natural texture combine to create a painterly, almost abstract quality—where form is suggested rather than defined.
Lel’s sensitivity to the mood of the landscape is especially evident in the sky, rendered in a deep periwinkle blue mottled with coral undertones, evoking the fleeting light of dusk or an approaching storm. The white cottage, glowing softly against the darkened trees, becomes a visual anchor and emotional focal point—offering a sense of solitude, safety, and reflection.
This piece is ideal for collectors of modern French landscapes, coastal art, or those drawn to expressive natural scenes that blend colour, atmosphere, and narrative suggestion. It evokes both the power and peace of nature, captured with simplicity and boldness.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.75 in (17.15 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: LU509316351972
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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