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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)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316350422
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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