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Fanch LelFrench Coastal Scene with Beached Fishing Boats and Rolling Hills
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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
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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