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Title: French Impressionist Horse Drawn Hay Cart with Farmer in Rural Landscape
By Fanch Lel
Size: 15 x 21.75 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 evocative rural scene by French artist Fanch Lel captures a timeless image of agricultural life—a farmer guiding a team of two draft horses pulling a cart piled high with hay. Painted in oil on corrugated card, the composition is dominated by earthy ochres, pale blues, and warm neutrals that evoke the dusty glow of late afternoon light.
The figures and animals are loosely rendered but full of motion, with the farmer’s white shirt and hat distinguishing him as he tends to his powerful horses. The haycart at the far right, with its textured, loosely painted load, adds visual weight and narrative to the composition. Despite the limited detail, the scene exudes life and work—a pastoral homage to traditional farming.
Lel’s impressionist style is evident in the layered brushwork and warm tonal palette, with areas of bare cardboard visible beneath the paint, lending the piece a raw, immediate energy. It feels as though it were painted quickly, on-site, perhaps during harvest season in the French countryside—possibly in Normandy or the Loire Valley, where scenes like this remain part of the rural identity.
Perfect for collectors interested in pastoral art, equestrian imagery, or rustic French scenes, this painting speaks to heritage, labour, and the quiet dignity of country life. Its warmth and authenticity make it an atmospheric addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316350522
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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