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Fanch Lel
French Impressionist Horse Drawn Hay Cart with Farmer in Rural Landscape

$852.05
£630
€745.88
CA$1,178.03
A$1,319.59
CHF 693.10
MX$16,045.82
NOK 8,776.88
SEK 8,331.62
DKK 5,566.76

About the Item

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)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316350522

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