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Fanch Lel
French Ink Drawing of Market Scene with Figures and Umbrella by Fanch Lel

$437.61
£325
€383.25
CA$606.25
A$679.95
CHF 356.08
MX$8,262.06
NOK 4,521.61
SEK 4,286.81
DKK 2,860.73

About the Item

Title: French Ink Drawing of Market Scene with Figures and Umbrella by Fanch Lel By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 6.5 x 8.5 inches (height x width) Ink on cardboard, unframed Condition: Good condition overall with minor surface handling marks and light wear to edges, consistent with its medium and vintage character. Painted on corrugated card, which adds visible texture and depth. 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 expressive black ink drawing titled "Le Marché", French artist Fanch Lel captures the energy and rhythm of a bustling outdoor market scene. Rendered in quick, confident brushstrokes on raw cardboard, the composition depicts a lively street gathering with loosely sketched figures, café-style tables, and a large umbrella providing shade in the foreground. A tall building rises in the background, anchoring the scene in an urban village setting—possibly a small town square in rural France. Though minimal in detail, Lel’s dynamic linework conveys a vivid sense of movement: marketgoers linger at tables, while others walk past in wide-brimmed hats and coats. The overall effect is reminiscent of 20th-century street reportage drawing, where spontaneity takes precedence over precision. The natural grain and texture of the cardboard surface further emphasize the immediacy and informality of the scene. The handwritten title Le Marché (The Market) gives the viewer contextual insight, affirming the artist’s intent to document daily life rather than dramatize it. This work would appeal to collectors interested in French modernism, figure studies, or scenes of traditional French life captured through minimalist, gestural line. A charming and atmospheric example of observational drawing, this piece offers a candid glimpse into a timeless moment in a public square.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316351912

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