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Fanch Lel
French Impressionist Coastal Scene with Sailboat and Cliffside Cottage

$885.86
£655
€775.47
CA$1,224.78
A$1,371.96
CHF 720.60
MX$16,682.55
NOK 9,125.17
SEK 8,662.24
DKK 5,787.66

About the Item

Title: French Impressionist Coastal Scene with Sailboat and Cliffside Cottage By Fanch Lel Size: 19 x 20.5 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: In this energetic coastal oil by French artist Fanch Lel, a small white sailing vessel with raised russet sails drifts along a rugged shoreline, anchored near a rocky outcrop dotted with pine trees and a quaint white cottage. The scene is brought to life through Lel’s trademark expressive brushwork and a soft, weathered palette of greys, blues, ochres, and earthy reds. The landscape captures the rustic charm of the French coast—possibly inspired by the rocky inlets of Brittany, a region Lel frequently depicted in his marine works. The cliffside terrain is layered in bold, sweeping strokes, giving texture and movement to the land, while the turbulent sky looms above in a mixture of cloudy blues and peach-hued light. The sails of the moored boat flutter subtly, as if caught in a lingering breeze, and contrast beautifully against the mottled water surface below. Painted on corrugated board, the texture of the surface adds an unexpected dimensionality to the sky and sea, enhancing the spontaneity and plein-air character of the composition. Though unsigned, this piece bears all the hallmarks of Lel’s impressionistic style—loose and evocative, capturing not just a view but a mood. Ideal for lovers of nautical and coastal landscapes, this piece will appeal to those drawn to the raw beauty of France’s maritime regions and the intimacy of small seaside scenes rendered with emotion and immediacy.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316351742

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