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Fanch Lel
French Impressionist Seascape of Sailboats and Lighthouse in Soft Pastels

$743.85
£550
€651.16
CA$1,028.44
A$1,152.02
CHF 605.09
MX$14,008.25
NOK 7,662.35
SEK 7,273.63
DKK 4,859.87

About the Item

Title: French Impressionist Seascape of Sailboats and Lighthouse in Soft Pastels By Fanch Lel Size: 14.75 x 18.25 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 luminous oil painting by French artist Fanch Lel offers an abstracted impressionist view of a coastal harbor featuring small sailboats clustered around a lighthouse. Rendered in soft, hazy pastels—peach, pale green, soft blue, and cream—the painting evokes a tranquil, dreamlike mood reminiscent of early morning light or late afternoon fog along the French coastline. The sailboats, identifiable by their golden ochre sails, float near the center of the composition, loosely gathered around a vertical white lighthouse that anchors the scene. While details are intentionally softened, the structure of the port wall and suggestion of buildings in the background provide enough context to imagine a quiet marina, possibly along the coast of Brittany or Normandy. Lel’s brushwork here is particularly expressive—large patches of loosely blended colour dominate the composition, merging sea and sky in an atmospheric wash that prioritizes tone and emotion over strict realism. The abstract impressionist technique allows viewers to experience the scene as a memory or feeling rather than a photographic moment. Ideal for collectors who enjoy abstract seascapes, coastal compositions, or French impressionism with a modern twist, this piece is both soothing and visually engaging. The light palette and balance of texture make it especially appealing for airy, contemporary interiors or serene, coastal-inspired spaces. It’s a timeless yet contemporary work that resonates with those who love the sea, light, and painterly expression.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Diameter: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316308082

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