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Title: French Coastal Oil Painting of Moored Boats and Walled Seaside Town in Pastels
By Fanch Lel
Size: 13 x 16.25 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condition: The painting is in good condition with expressive texture throughout; minor surface wear and edge scuffing present.
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 serene oil painting on board by French artist Fanch Lel depicts a fortified seaside town with warm stone ramparts and rows of soft red-roofed buildings nestled against a pale pastel sky. Below, several fishing boats are gently moored in the still waters of the harbour, their reflections flickering across the water’s surface in cool tones of teal, lavender, and shell pink.
Lel’s style here is highly impressionistic, with expressive, impasto strokes and a muted yet harmonious palette. The soft sky, rendered in swirling washes of powder blue, cream, and blush, balances the solid architecture of the town’s stone walls. The boats, painted in crisp whites and reds, draw the eye toward the centre of the composition and provide a rhythmic focal point.
The scene likely captures a view of a historic coastal town in Brittany or Normandy—regions famed for their medieval ports, enclosed harbours, and gentle maritime atmosphere. The composition’s stillness and gentle palette make it a peaceful, almost nostalgic vision of coastal life in France.
Perfect for collectors of French harbour art, architectural coastal scenes, or anyone drawn to pastel palettes and painterly texture, this piece offers an elegant balance of colour and structure. It would suit bright, breezy interiors or gallery walls that celebrate regional charm and seascape tradition.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316326622
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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