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French Expressionist Painting of Moored Boats in Erquy Brittany by Fanch Lel

2011

$491.47
£365
€430.41
CA$680.87
A$763.64
CHF 399.90
MX$9,278.92
NOK 5,078.12
SEK 4,814.41
DKK 3,212.81

About the Item

Title: French Expressionist Painting of Moored Boats in Erquy Brittany by Fanch Lel By Fanch Lel Signed: yes Size: 7.75 x 7.75 inches (height x width) Oil painting on cardboard, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition with expressive texture throughout; minor surface wear and edge scuffing present. 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 2011 oil painting titled Marie Luce à Erquy, Fanch Lel captures a colourful and boldly textured view of moored fishing boats in the Breton port town of Erquy, located on the northern coast of France. Known for its pink sandstone cliffs and bustling harbour, Erquy is a favourite destination for artists drawn to its vivid maritime atmosphere. The composition centers on two prominent fishing vessels, rendered with sculptural impasto in bright white, orange, and black tones. Their angular forms are softened by surrounding strokes of turquoise, cobalt, and sea green—giving the impression of reflected light dancing on the water. Above, a sky made up of swirling palette-knife marks in layered shades of blue and grey lends the work a lively, abstracted energy. Lel’s impressionist-expressionist hybrid style is fully evident here: texture, colour, and spontaneity converge in a painting that captures not just the appearance but the rhythm and spirit of Erquy’s working harbour. The piece is inscribed on the reverse with the boat's name and location, adding both provenance and poetic resonance. A wonderful choice for collectors of French marine art or those drawn to colourful coastal subjects, this compact piece is full of movement and painterly flair.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Creation Year:
    2011
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316294162

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