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Fanch LelFrench Fishing Village at Camaret Brittany with Boats and Coastal Huts1990
1990
$666.51
£495
€583.71
CA$923.37
A$1,035.62
CHF 542.34
MX$12,583.75
NOK 6,886.76
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DKK 4,357.10
About the Item
Title: French Fishing Village at Camaret Brittany with Boats and Coastal Huts
by Fanch Lel
Signed: Bottom right corner
Size: 15 x 18 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condition: Good condition overall. Minor surface wear and light edge rubbing consistent with the medium and age. Rich texture with visible 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 evocative oil painting by Fanch Lel captures the rugged charm of Camaret-sur-Mer, a picturesque fishing village on the Crozon Peninsula in Brittany, France. Painted in 1990, the scene portrays a quiet moment at the harbour, with whitewashed cottages nestled along the rocky shoreline and a fleet of small fishing boats gently bobbing in the shallow water.
Lel’s muted palette of dusty greys, sea greens, ochres, and chalk whites reflects the soft, misty light typical of the Breton coast. The composition is grounded by solid architectural forms—low houses with russet roofs—while the boats, rendered in fluid strokes, lend rhythm and movement to the reflective water.
Camaret has long attracted artists for its historic port, traditional boatyards, and raw Atlantic beauty. Lel’s interpretation distills these elements into a balanced, emotionally resonant composition. His confident impressionist handling of light and form creates a harmonious relationship between village life and sea.
This painting will appeal to collectors of French regional scenes and maritime art, particularly those drawn to the heritage of Brittany. A poetic yet grounded work, it offers a window into a vanishing way of life and stands as a quiet tribute to the fishing communities that define France’s western coast.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Creation Year:1990
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316708892
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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