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Title: French Pastel Harbour Scene of Colourful Boats and Buildings in Cherbourg
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 7 x 9.5 inches (height x width)
Oil painting 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 richly coloured pastel, French artist Fanch Lel captures the picturesque port town of Cherbourg, located in the Normandy region of northern France. Known for its deep harbour, naval history, and vibrant architecture, Cherbourg has long inspired artists drawn to the bustle of maritime life and the tonal beauty of its buildings and boats.
The composition features a lively waterfront scene: pastel-hued façades line the quayside, with pink, cream, slate, and violet tones adding charm and texture to the urban skyline. Below, a row of small fishing boats painted in coral, teal, and lavender hues are moored calmly in the harbour, their reflections mirrored in soft ripples of water.
Lel’s use of pastel allows for a velvety, blended surface and a dreamy quality that softens architectural lines and lends the work an impressionistic feel. The atmospheric sky in pale lavender and grey-blue adds a sense of calm to the scene, while flecks of brighter colours inject energy and movement.
This work is ideal for collectors of French coastal scenes, pastel works on paper or board, and those with an affinity for Normandy’s historic port towns. The combination of strong composition, appealing palette, and the specific place-name “Cherbourg” offers both decorative appeal and regional significance.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316352132
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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