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Title: French Impressionist Winter Street Scene with Church Spire and Snow
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 13 x 16.25 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:
In this evocative oil painting by French artist Fanch Lel, a tranquil winter street scene unfolds in a quiet European village, likely nestled in rural France. A row of pale buildings, dusted with soft layers of snow, leads the viewer’s eye toward a central stone church with a striking pointed spire that rises into a subdued grey-blue sky. The road, blanketed in snow, curves gently into the distance, flanked on one side by bare, snow-capped trees and a wall rendered in deep greens and browns.
Lel’s impressionistic brushwork brings life and atmosphere to the winter setting, with thick, directional strokes creating texture and movement in the snow-covered ground and sky. The limited but effective palette of muted whites, cool greys, and soft blues captures the chill of the season while still imbuing the scene with warmth and nostalgia.
The church, possibly inspired by Romanesque or early Gothic village structures found throughout northern France, serves as the architectural and emotional anchor of the composition. It evokes a sense of tradition, stillness, and reverence—ideal for collectors who appreciate seasonal landscape art, French provincial architecture, or impressionist depictions of rural Europe.
This piece would complement traditional and modern interiors alike, offering a peaceful moment of winter serenity and quiet beauty.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316295762
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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