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Fanch LelFrench Market Scene Aix en Provence Trees Figures and Flowers 1989 Painting1989
1989
$670.64
£485
€571.54
CA$929.20
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CHF 534.31
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About the Item
Title: French Market Scene Aix en Provence Trees Figures and Flowers 1989 Painting
by Fanch Lel
Signed: Bottom left corner, and verso and inscribed with title and date ("Marche d'Aix en Provence 89")
Size: 15 x 18.25 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 richly textured mid-century oil painting by French artist Fanch Lel captures a bustling open-air market in Aix-en-Provence, a historic town in the south of France famed for its sun-drenched squares and vibrant Provençal lifestyle. Painted in 1989, the scene teems with local figures browsing stalls beneath bare plane trees, their leaves just beginning to fall, hinting at early autumn. Lel’s expressive brushwork and warm palette bring to life the motion and murmur of a traditional French market day.
Clusters of women in aprons and hats lean over woven baskets bursting with fresh produce—greens, florals, and citrus hues blend into one another with a rhythmic fluidity. In the background, pale buildings in ochre, lavender, and cream tones reflect the soft Provençal light. Lel's composition is alive with human presence but remains impressionistic, capturing atmosphere and character more than individual detail.
Aix-en-Provence, once home to Paul Cézanne, has long attracted artists for its unique light and Mediterranean charm. Market scenes such as this are iconic of French village life, embodying community, ritual, and seasonal abundance. Lel’s plein air style and dynamic technique place this work squarely in the lineage of 20th-century regional French painting, where the focus is not just on place, but on how it feels to be there.
This is a striking piece for collectors of post-war French art, market scenes, or artworks with rustic European character and regional charm.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Creation Year:1989
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316709392
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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