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Fanch Lel
French Impressionist Village Street Scene with Church and Figures

$712.72
£525
€615.46
CA$981.42
A$1,098.38
CHF 574.97
MX$13,343.38
NOK 7,300.60
SEK 6,889.36
DKK 4,592.44

About the Item

Title: French Impressionist Village Street Scene with Church and Figures By Fanch Les Size: 20.25 x 19.5 inches (height x width) Oil painting on cardboard, 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: This atmospheric French village scene by Fanch Lel captures the bustle and charm of a rural street centred around a church with a tall steeple. Painted in oil on corrugated card, the composition features loosely rendered figures gathered in conversation or strolling through the village square, their forms suggested with gestural dabs of colour that bring the street to life. The dominant church structure, bathed in pale light, anchors the scene with its Gothic-inspired bell tower and acts as a visual and symbolic focal point. Around it, simple rooftops and soft-toned façades create a harmonious palette of greys, ochres, and brick reds, with the sky painted in swirling, moody blues and creams—typical of Lel’s impressionist treatment of light and atmosphere. Though the exact location is unconfirmed, the architecture and village layout suggest a small town in northern or western France, potentially Normandy or Brittany, known for their picturesque churches and tightly clustered streets. Lel’s choice to work on found materials like cardboard lends the work a raw, expressive energy that enhances the immediacy of the moment captured. Perfect for collectors of impressionist village scenes or those drawn to rustic French architecture and everyday life, this work offers an evocative window into a quiet European past, full of character, movement, and community.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316349932

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