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Fanch Lel
French Harbour Scene with Sailing Boats and Seafront Houses in Le Croisic

$622.94
£460
€539.11
CA$859.07
A$965.12
CHF 504.28
MX$11,779.76
NOK 6,402.85
SEK 6,026.93
DKK 4,023.01

About the Item

Title: French Harbour Scene with Sailing Boats and Seafront Houses in Le Croisic By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 6.25 x 7.5 inches (height x width) Oil painting on cardboard, unframed Condition: Good condition overall with minor surface handling marks and light wear to edges, consistent with its medium and vintage character. Painted on corrugated card, which adds visible texture and depth. 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 vibrant harbour scene by French painter Fanch Lel captures the picturesque coastal town of Le Croisic, a historic fishing port located on the Atlantic coast of Brittany. Known for its traditional stone houses, narrow alleys, and active marina, Le Croisic has long been a favourite among painters and holidaymakers alike. In this lively gouache work, Lel depicts a row of colourful buildings lining the harbourfront, their pale yellow and pink facades topped with warm terracotta roofs. In the foreground, a number of fishing boats and sailing vessels sit anchored in the calm water, their sails rendered in quick, expressive strokes of coral and white. The artist’s distinctive use of gouache on corrugated card results in a textured, spontaneous effect—bringing immediacy and freshness to the composition. The reflections in the water are loosely but effectively suggested, creating a sense of movement and atmosphere without heavy detail. Le Croisic is a town steeped in maritime history, with a strong fishing and salt-harvesting heritage. Its charming harbour, stone houses, and dramatic tides have attracted artists for generations. This piece channels that legacy in a contemporary, expressive manner. Ideal for collectors of coastal French art or lovers of Brittany, this signed and titled work is a celebration of seaside life and architectural character, delivered in Lel’s unmistakable, modern impressionist style.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316352192

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