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Fanch LelFrench Impressionist Village Street with Church Spire and Whitewashed Houses
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Title: French Impressionist Village Street with Church Spire and Whitewashed Houses
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.
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In this tranquil and atmospheric painting, French artist Fanch Lel captures a sunlit street in a quiet rural village, framed by whitewashed houses and crowned by a central church spire that rises elegantly in the distance. The road glows in soft, pastel tones—pinks, creams, and lavender blues—bathed in delicate afternoon light that dances across the facades of the buildings.
On the left side of the composition, leafy trees provide contrast and depth, painted with loose impressionistic brushwork that blends seamlessly into the dreamy sky above. The church spire, rendered with subtle architectural detail, draws the eye to the horizon, anchoring the perspective and adding a sense of peace and stability to the gently sloping street.
This scene likely references a small French village in Brittany, Normandy, or the Loire Valley—regions known for their historical churches and rows of whitewashed cottages. Lel’s palette is light and airy, his composition gently guided by colour harmony and soft transitions between shadow and sun.
Perfect for collectors of provincial French street scenes or admirers of impressionist architectural painting, this work brings with it a sense of calm and nostalgic charm. It evokes a moment of stillness in an otherwise quietly lived-in townscape.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Diameter: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316296412
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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