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Fanch Lel
French Impressionist Coastal Cliff and Sailboats Scene with Cross Monument

$682.99
£505
€597.88
CA$944.29
A$1,057.77
CHF 555.58
MX$12,862.12
NOK 7,035.43
SEK 6,678.52
DKK 4,462.24

About the Item

Title: French Impressionist Coastal Cliff and Sailboats Scene with Cross Monument By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 15 x 14.75 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 serene coastal landscape by French artist Fanch Lel features a tranquil shoreline scene with distant sailboats, rocky outcrops, and a prominent hilltop cross monument. Painted in oil on textured card, the composition is infused with soft pastels and earthy tones, suggesting a peaceful day along the Breton or Normandy coastline. In the foreground, teal-green waters lap against the rocks, while loosely defined cliffs and warm ochre accents rise to the right. Atop the bluff stands a simple cross—a likely marker or seafarer’s memorial—rendered in minimal detail but symbolically grounding the composition. Lel’s expressive brushwork and limited palette capture both the stillness of the sea and the subtle motion of wind and waves. Delicate sailboats dot the horizon, adding scale and distance to the scene. The sky, painted in pale peach and white tones, reflects a misty or overcast light often found in northern French coastal towns. Lel’s ability to evoke mood and memory with sparing detail and rhythmic strokes is on full display here. This signed piece is ideal for collectors of coastal or spiritual landscapes, or those drawn to French maritime art with symbolic undertones. The inclusion of the hilltop cross adds narrative depth, making this a quiet yet compelling work with both decorative and emotional resonance.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316350422

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