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Title: French Impressionist Seascape with Colourful Sailboats and Lighthouse
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 14.75 x 18.25 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 minimalist marine composition by French artist Fanch Lel, a delicate haze envelops a row of colourful sailboats drifting across a calm, misty sea. Four stylised vessels—rendered in soft peach, mustard yellow, ivory, and pale blue—rise like ghostly figures against the cool-toned background, their reflections gently rippling in the water below. At the far right, a subtle blue-toned lighthouse stands tall, adding a sense of location and maritime narrative to the otherwise dreamlike scene.
The use of a restrained, pastel palette and bold, gestural strokes imbues the work with a sense of movement and atmosphere, creating a near-abstract impression that evokes the peaceful stillness of fog-bound mornings along the coast of Brittany or Normandy. Seagulls drift through the pale air, reinforcing the coastal serenity and evoking the muffled quiet of an early day at sea.
Lel’s technique here is less about detail and more about sensation—the fog, the diffused light, and the barely-there breeze. It’s a piece that speaks to collectors of nautical art, abstract marine studies, or anyone drawn to atmospheric French coastal works with a poetic, contemporary edge.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Width: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316309792
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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