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French Impressionist Seascape of Moored Boat at Sunset with Yellow Sky

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Title: French Impressionist Seascape of Moored Boat at Sunset with Yellow Sky By Fanch Lel Size: 13 x 16.25 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: This captivating seascape by French artist Fanch Lel captures a solitary moored boat at low tide, bathed in the golden glow of a setting sun. Dominated by a striking yellow-orange sky, the painting evokes the quiet drama of twilight along the coast, where land, sea, and sky blend in rich, expressive layers. The horizon is softly rendered, while the glowing red sun and its reflection draw the eye into the luminous atmosphere. The boat, painted in dark blue and black tones, sits tilted against the shoreline, tethered and still. Its solitary presence amid the wide expanse creates a feeling of contemplation and quiet solitude. Lel’s characteristic impasto technique is on full display here—broad strokes and heavily applied paint create a tactile surface that enhances the emotional impact of the scene. Though abstracted in style, this composition likely draws inspiration from the northern coastlines of France, such as Brittany or Normandy, where low tides and fishing boats are a familiar sight. The bold use of colour, particularly the glowing sky, offers a contemporary impressionist interpretation of nature’s transitions. This piece will appeal to collectors of sunset scenes, maritime art, and expressive landscapes. It is a poetic and visually arresting work—perfect for adding warmth, texture, and emotion to any space.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316296102

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