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About the Item
Title: French Coastal Scene with Boats at Low Tide in St Servan Brittany
by Fanch Lel
Signed: Bottom right corner
Size: 15.25 x 18.25 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condition: Good overall condition. Minor surface wear and edge scuffs consistent with age. Painted on coarse textured board, which enhances the impasto brushwork.
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 tranquil oil painting by Fanch Lel captures a peaceful maritime view at Saint-Servan, a historic harbour district in Saint-Malo, Brittany. Two boats rest in the shallows during low tide, framed by a broad expanse of sky and calm, silvery water. In the distance, the rocky shoreline and soft silhouettes of buildings mark the transition between land and sea.
Lel’s composition distils the moment into blocks of gentle colour—muted ochres, warm grey, and soft seafoam tones. His impressionist brushwork is loose yet deliberate, lending motion to the rippling water and atmosphere to the cloud-dappled sky. Painted on a rough board, the texture adds a tactile quality that enhances the rustic, coastal mood.
Saint-Servan is known for its tidal shifts and historic maritime character. Once an independent commune, it is now part of Saint-Malo, famous for its corsair history and granite ramparts. Lel’s interpretation favours quietude over narrative, choosing to focus on the ordinary rhythm of boats and weather that shape daily life in Brittany’s coastal towns.
Ideal for collectors of maritime French landscapes, this work is especially suited to interiors with natural textures, relaxed palettes, or a connection to the sea. Its understated palette and evocative simplicity give it a timeless, grounded elegance.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 15.25 in (38.74 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: LU509316709012
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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