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About the Item
Title: French Coastal Village with Boats and Lavender Sky by Fanch Lel
by Fanch Lel
Size: 15.75 x 17.25 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condition: Good overall condition. Minor surface wear and edge scuffs consistent with age.
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 richly toned oil painting by Breton artist Fanch Lel captures a coastal village nestled along rocky shores, with sailboats bobbing gently in the harbour. Executed in his characteristic post-war impressionist style, the work combines textured impasto brushwork with a striking palette—muted mauves and lavenders fill the sky, contrasting with the cooler turquoise waters below and the earthy browns and greens of the shoreline.
Two moored boats in the foreground act as focal points, their angular white hulls highlighted against the undulating sea. Behind them, the village rises in a gentle incline, with whitewashed cottages and dark slate roofs clustered around a domed chapel topped with a small cross. The layering of colour and expressive strokes creates a sense of depth and movement, evoking the rugged charm of Brittany’s Atlantic coastline.
Scenes like this are emblematic of Lel’s body of work, which often focused on quiet maritime villages in northwestern France. His sensitivity to light and atmosphere is especially visible here, where the lavender sky suggests early evening or the end of a passing storm.
This painting would appeal to collectors of French coastal art, mid-century landscape works, or anyone seeking textured, atmospheric pieces that capture the quiet rhythms of life by the sea. It pairs beautifully with neutral interiors and brings a sense of calm, place, and tradition into any space.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316709492
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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