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Fanch Lel
French Coastal Scene with Beached Fishing Boats and Rolling Hills

$710.97
£525
€615.28
CA$980.45
A$1,101.50
CHF 575.53
MX$13,444.29
NOK 7,307.60
SEK 6,878.56
DKK 4,591.47

About the Item

Title: French Coastal Scene with Beached Fishing Boats and Rolling Hills by Fanch Lel Signed: Bottom right corner Size: 14.75 x 18.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: Good condition overall. Minor surface handling marks and light corner wear, consistent with age and use of cardboard as a surface. Slight undulation typical for this medium. 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 serene oil painting, French artist Fanch Lel depicts a quiet coastal moment where three fishing boats rest gently on the sand at low tide. With a soft, muted palette of seafoam, pale rose, grey-blue, and cream, the painting captures the gentle hush of a sheltered harbour — likely inspired by the tranquil inlets of Brittany or Normandy’s rugged coastline. The boats are portrayed with simple yet confident strokes, their hulls angled slightly toward each other, creating a subtle rhythm in the foreground. Behind them, the rocky breakwater extends across the water’s edge, while distant green hills roll under a broad, cloud-filled sky. Lel’s loose impressionist brushwork evokes the cool light and salt-swept air of the northern French coast, emphasising atmosphere over exact detail. Scenes such as this are characteristic of the region’s tidal life, where working boats are beached daily by the rhythm of the sea. Lel’s approach transforms this quiet maritime occurrence into something quietly poetic — a pause in motion, full of presence and calm. Perfect for collectors of French marine art or those drawn to understated coastal imagery, this piece offers subtle drama and texture. It pairs beautifully with minimalist interiors or seaside homes seeking an evocative, mid-century touch grounded in place and memory.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Width: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316708822

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