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About the Item
Title: French Port Scene with Boats Bridge and Solidor Tower by Fanch Lel
by Fanch Lel
Signed: Lower right corner
Inscription Verso: “Fanch Lel La cale de Solidor”
Size: 21.25 x 25.5 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 evocative harbour scene by Breton artist Fanch Lel captures the quiet elegance of La Cale de Solidor, a historic quay located in the Saint-Servan district of Saint-Malo, France. The composition presents a softly overcast day, with a palette dominated by misty greys, lavender-blues, and warm earth tones that reflect the atmospheric charm of coastal Brittany. Lel’s impressionist technique brings a tactile energy to the scene: boats bob gently along the quay, with a distinctive arched boathouse and the iconic Tour Solidor — a 14th-century stone tower — anchoring the right-hand side of the composition.
Painted with broad, expressive brushwork, the sweeping ramp of the quay draws the viewer’s eye up toward the skyline of slate-roofed Breton cottages. The boats are loosely rendered but full of character, their hulls and masts adding rhythm to the watery foreground. As in many of Lel’s works, the focus is less on precision and more on the feeling of place — the humid sea air, the stillness of a port between tides, and the timelessness of a historic Breton village.
This original mid-century French painting would appeal to collectors drawn to maritime art, regional French landscapes, and textured impressionist works. A striking and atmospheric addition to interiors seeking understated, heritage-rich wall art.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316709842
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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