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French Village Church Tower Oil Painting with Dramatic Sky and Earthy Palette

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Title: French Village Church Tower Oil Painting with Dramatic Sky and Earthy Palette By Fanch Lel Size: 15 x 18 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition with minor signs of wear and handling along the edges 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 atmospheric oil painting by French artist Fanch Lel presents a quiet village scene centered around a tall, weathered church tower. Painted with moody intensity, the work captures the drama of an overcast sky hanging above pale rooftops and stone buildings, which appear nestled into a hillside road leading into the town. The palette is subdued and earthy—stone beige, soft violet, grey-blue, and dusty peach dominate the canvas, while pops of red and green hint at late-summer foliage. Executed in Lel’s distinctively expressive impressionist style, the surface is rich with texture, especially in the foreground and sky. The broad, spontaneous brushwork evokes the shifting weather and old-world stillness typical of French rural villages. Though the precise location is unspecified, the church’s sharp steeple and the clustered whitewashed houses suggest a setting in Brittany or Normandy, where many villages are built around central parish churches dating back centuries. This work is a compelling blend of architecture and nature—capturing not just a place, but a feeling. It draws the viewer in with its depth, tonal harmony, and painterly gestures, offering a reflective and emotional atmosphere. Ideal for collectors who appreciate French village scenes, post-impressionist influences, and evocative landscapes, this painting brings a contemplative stillness to any space. With its strong vertical composition and organic earth tones, it would suit both rustic and modern interiors alike.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Diameter: 18 in (45.72 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316308192

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