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Fanch Lel
French Coastal Painting with Boats and Houses near Plougonvelin Brittany

$606.39
£445
€524.48
CA$834.57
A$930.21
CHF 488.05
MX$11,359.43
NOK 6,179.79
SEK 5,840.84
DKK 3,914.40

About the Item

Title: French Coastal Painting with Boats and Houses near Plougonvelin Brittany by Fanch Lel Signed: Bottom left corner Size: 15 x 18 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: Good condition overall. Some scattered foxing and minor abrasions consistent with age and storage. Textured surface typical of mid-century board. 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 atmospheric oil painting by Fanch Lel captures a quiet shoreline near Plougonvelin, a commune on the western tip of Brittany, France. A pair of boats float serenely in calm, glassy water, while modest whitewashed cottages rest on a low, rocky peninsula. The landscape beyond is cloaked in misty hues of green, grey, and blue, evoking the distinctive coastal light of Finistère. Plougonvelin is known for its dramatic headlands and maritime character—home to the Pointe Saint-Mathieu and ancient abbey ruins. Lel's impressionist technique distils this landscape to its essentials: shifting skies, tranquil water, and the enduring presence of boats and homes shaped by the sea. Rendered with subtle brushwork and a cool-toned palette, this work invites quiet contemplation. The reflection of boats on the water and the haze softening the far shore create a lyrical sense of stillness. The artist’s signature use of textured board enhances the surface character, drawing the viewer into the softness of light and shape. This painting will appeal to collectors of coastal French scenes, particularly those connected to Brittany. It is ideal for interiors seeking a gentle, evocative seascape with historic and geographic grounding in one of France’s most remote and poetic regions.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316708842

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