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Fanch Lel
French Coastal Scene with Boats at Low Tide in St Servan Brittany

$693.44
£515
€607.30
CA$960.67
A$1,077.46
CHF 564.25
MX$13,092.18
NOK 7,165.01
SEK 6,792.94
DKK 4,533.15

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)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316709012

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