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Fanch LelFrench 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
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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