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French Impressionist River Scene in Moulin sur l’Aven with Rustic Houses

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CA$960.89
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Title: French Impressionist River Scene in Moulin sur l’Aven with Rustic Houses By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 10.75 x 8.75 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: In this textural and atmospheric landscape, French artist Fanch Lel captures the tranquil village of Moulin-sur-l’Aven, a picturesque hamlet in Brittany known for its historic mills and riverside charm. Painted in expressive impasto with a bold, abstracted palette, this composition evokes both stillness and movement through layered brushstrokes and earthy tones. At the heart of the painting stands a cluster of rustic buildings with sloped red and grey rooftops, nestled beside a calm stretch of river. Reflections ripple through soft blues, greens, and taupes, rendered in broad, broken strokes. A dense forest of trees lines the background, their vertical forms dissolving into soft shadows and light. Lel’s impressionist approach balances structure with painterly abstraction, focusing less on detail and more on evoking the mood of a quiet village caught in the glow of afternoon light. The palette leans into cool neutrals and muted hues, allowing texture and gesture to carry the emotional weight of the piece. This painting is ideal for collectors of French landscapes, fans of Brittany’s artistic heritage, or those who appreciate expressive brushwork and rustic scenes. Moulin-sur-l’Aven is a location steeped in history, once painted by Paul Gauguin and the Pont-Aven School, and this work continues that tradition of interpreting the Breton countryside through a modern lens.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316294812

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