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Fanch Lel
French Impressionist Painting of Breton Women Leaving Church Sortie de Messe

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Title: French Impressionist Painting of Breton Women Leaving Church Sortie de Messe By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 18.75 x 12.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition with minor signs of wear and handling along the edges consistent with age. 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 charming and atmospheric impressionist painting titled Sortie de Messe (Leaving Church), French artist Fanch Lel captures a traditional village scene steeped in regional culture. Women dressed in distinctive Breton folk costume—including black garments and lace coifs—emerge from a church service, their figures softly abstracted in Lel’s expressive, fluid brushstrokes. A tall Gothic church spire rises to the left, anchoring the composition and suggesting a historical Breton village—possibly inspired by towns such as Pont-Aven, Quimperlé, or Locronan, known for their deeply rooted Catholic traditions and iconic regional attire. The pale, pastel sky and warm ground tones give the scene a nostalgic air, while the presence of both men and women adds a sense of social narrative. The figures are painted with quick, assured marks, and the artist’s use of light and shade evokes both the serenity of the post-mass gathering and the timeless rhythm of village life in rural France. Lel’s impressionistic rendering avoids rigid detail in favour of capturing movement and mood, drawing the viewer into a fleeting, observed moment. This work is ideal for collectors of Breton art, cultural scenes, or traditional European figural painting. It celebrates regional identity, historical dress, and community rituals, all rendered in Lel’s distinctive, softly abstracted style.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316296122

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