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Fanch Lel
French Impressionist Seascape with Red Sailed Boats and Lighthouse

$620.93
£450
€530.90
CA$861.26
A$938.96
CHF 496.13
MX$11,546.98
NOK 6,168.95
SEK 5,807.25
DKK 3,963.27

About the Item

Title: French Impressionist Seascape with Red Sailed Boats and Lighthouse By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 8.5 x 10.75 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 evocative seascape by French artist Fanch Lel, two fishing boats with bold red sails glide past a breakwater under a soft blue sky, catching the light and casting vivid reflections into the harbor below. Painted in a highly textured, impasto style, this work captures both movement and mood, placing the viewer directly into the calm rhythm of a French coastal port. To the left of the scene, a solitary white lighthouse or signal tower rises on a sandy stone jetty, anchoring the horizon line and balancing the composition. The sky is a wash of pale greys and whites with peach undertones, suggesting either morning mist or the haze of late afternoon. The boats themselves are defined with thick strokes and rich tones—burnt sienna, rose, and hints of ochre—standing out against the pale sea. Lel's painterly approach favors emotional atmosphere over fine detail, reminiscent of the École de Pont-Aven and other Breton coastal painters. The soft palette combined with energetic brushwork makes this painting especially appealing for collectors of French marine art or anyone drawn to nautical themes with a romantic impressionist sensibility. This is a versatile and captivating work, ideal for coastal homes or interiors seeking light, movement, and a touch of seafaring heritage.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316295112

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