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Fanch LelFrench Village Landscape Oil Painting with Church Spire Reflection and Tree
$666.51
£495
€583.71
CA$923.37
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CHF 542.34
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About the Item
Title: French Village Landscape Oil Painting with Church Spire Reflection and Tree
By Fanch Lel
Size: 13 x 16.25 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condition: The painting is in good condition with expressive texture throughout; minor surface wear and edge scuffing present.
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 subtly captivating oil on board by French artist Fanch Lel presents a quiet village scene enveloped in a cool, muted grey palette. At the heart of the composition stands a solitary church spire rising from a line of soft terracotta-roofed buildings, its form mirrored in the reflective surface of the water below. A large, abstracted tree to the right adds balance and movement with thick brushstrokes in olive, sage, and charcoal.
Executed in a semi-abstract impressionist style, the piece leans into minimalism, with expansive negative space in the sky and foreground drawing the viewer’s attention to the central architectural forms and reflections. The heavy impasto application creates rich surface texture, lending depth and tactility to the otherwise restrained composition.
The muted green and peach tones evoke a misty morning or overcast day in rural France, possibly in a riverside village in the Loire Valley or Burgundy. The suggestion of water and distant rooftops offers a timeless, contemplative atmosphere—an invitation to pause and reflect.
This work would appeal to collectors of impressionist landscapes, minimalist art, or those drawn to peaceful village imagery rendered in soft, contemporary palettes. Perfect for neutral interiors, tonal gallery walls, or collectors looking to balance bolder works with something quieter but equally emotive.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316326632
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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