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About the Item
Title: French Market Day with Figures and Cafe Awnings in Sunlit Street by Fanch Lel
by Fanch Lel
Signed: Lower left corner
Size: 19.5 x 24 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condition: Good overall condition. Minor surface wear and edge scuffs 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:
This lively oil painting by French artist Fanch Lel captures the energy of a market day along a sunlit French street. Rows of pastel-coloured townhouses stretch diagonally into the distance, while figures gather and stroll through a bright square in the foreground, depicted with loose, fluid brushstrokes in shades of coral, ivory, and blue.
On the right, several men in caps interact outside a café beneath large awnings, suggesting a relaxed moment of exchange or bartering. Across the composition, Lel’s impressionist technique animates the scene, focusing not on individual features but on light, posture, and collective mood. The palette is soft yet varied, blending pale peach façades with crisp white walls and slate rooftops, giving the entire image a breezy, mid-morning feel.
The painting evokes the ambiance of a Provençal or Breton town square—where café life, market stalls, and community gather under the morning sun. Lel’s depiction of the scene reflects his enduring interest in local life and fleeting human moments, rendered with warmth and spontaneity.
Ideal for collectors of French figurative painting or interior decorators seeking a piece full of narrative and motion, this artwork offers both decorative charm and a sense of connection to the rhythms of rural European life.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316709722
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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