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French Impressionist Painting of Breton Village with Traditional Dress

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Title: French Impressionist Painting of Breton Village with Traditional Dress By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 9.5 x 11.75 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition with expressive texture throughout; minor surface wear and edge scuffing present. 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 atmospheric oil painting by French artist Fanch Lel captures a quiet moment in a traditional Breton village. A group of women, dressed in dark garments and white coifs typical of Brittany’s cultural dress, are depicted walking and conversing on a path leading through a cluster of stone cottages under a dramatic slate-blue sky. Executed in a moody yet expressive palette, Lel uses broad, directional brushstrokes to convey the wild skies and windswept grasslands typical of northwestern France. The village cottages, rendered in soft ochres and greys, evoke the rustic stone homes commonly found in Finistère or Morbihan. The curved pathway draws the viewer's eye through the scene, connecting the foreground figures to the peaceful homesteads beyond. This work is a tribute to Brittany’s rural past and enduring traditions. Lel’s impressionistic style, marked by bold movement and simplified forms, imbues the scene with both timelessness and emotional weight—focusing more on atmosphere than on specific geographic detail. Collectors interested in regional French life, vernacular architecture, or ethnographic themes will find this a compelling addition to their collection. With its evocative character and strong painterly presence, the painting fits beautifully in both rustic and modern interiors.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316295172

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