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Fanch Lel
French Outdoor Market Scene with Figures and Parasols by Fanch Lel

$776.73
£570
€671.80
CA$1,069
A$1,191.51
CHF 625.14
MX$14,550.28
NOK 7,915.69
SEK 7,481.53
DKK 5,013.96

About the Item

Title: French Outdoor Market Scene with Figures and Parasols by Fanch Lel by Fanch Lel Size: 21.25 x 25.75 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 vibrant oil painting by Breton artist Fanch Lel captures the energy and bustle of a traditional French open-air market. Painted in thick, expressive strokes, the composition is alive with movement: groups of loosely rendered figures gather beneath canvas parasols, browsing goods and exchanging conversation. The parasols themselves are painted in swooping curves of red, white, and pink, anchoring the composition horizontally and lending it a festive rhythm. The artist’s signature style is unmistakable here — bold impasto brushwork, animated gestures, and an intuitive sense of atmosphere over fine detail. The figures are not rigid portraits but fluid impressions, suggesting sellers and shoppers mid-stride, turning toward stalls or conversing in pairs. Above, a brilliantly textured sky in azure and white stretches across the scene, the swirling clouds echoing the animated spirit below. Fanch Lel was known for depicting the character of everyday life in Brittany and beyond. While this work may be set in a southern French or coastal market (as suggested by the light, palette, and parasols), it continues his lifelong dedication to capturing the human rhythms of community life. This is a particularly dynamic example of his market scenes — perfect for collectors who value post-war French impressionism, scenes of daily life, and paintings with bold colour and confident mark-making.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Width: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316709882

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