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Fanch LelFrench Impressionist Urban Scene of Bustling Café Terrace in Saint-Malo2002
2002
$723.56
£535
€633.40
CA$1,000.39
A$1,120.61
CHF 588.58
MX$13,626.21
NOK 7,453.38
SEK 7,075.26
DKK 4,727.33
About the Item
Title: French Impressionist Urban Scene of Bustling Café Terrace in Saint-Malo
By Fanch Lel
Size: 15 x 18 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 charming 2002 painting, French artist Fanch Lel captures the everyday warmth of a café terrace in the walled coastal city of Saint-Malo, specifically near the Château de Saint-Malo. The composition is alive with soft impressionist brushwork and pastel hues, portraying families, couples, and café-goers seated under parasols beneath flowering trees, with historic buildings in the background.
Executed with rhythmic brushstrokes and a gentle palette of lavender, peach, lemon yellow, and sky blue, this piece perfectly reflects the vibrancy and character of the Saint-Malo café scene. The artist creates a sense of community and sunlight with softened details and dappled shadows, giving the work a light, almost nostalgic tone.
Saint-Malo, located in Brittany on France’s northern coast, is famed for its maritime history, fortified city walls, and vibrant old town filled with cafés and bustling markets. Lel’s depiction of a café terrace near the Château brings a personal and contemporary twist to a timeless French tradition.
Ideal for collectors of French city scenes or impressionist lifestyle works, this painting offers joy, colour, and atmosphere in equal measure.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Creation Year:2002
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316309742
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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