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French Village Square with Figures Playing under Trees by Fanch Lel

$574.79
£425
€503.17
CA$794.70
A$890.20
CHF 467.57
MX$10,824.56
NOK 5,920.91
SEK 5,620.53
DKK 3,755.35

About the Item

Title: French Village Square with Figures Playing under Trees by Fanch Lel by Fanch Lel Size: 10 x 14 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 vibrant mid-century oil painting by French artist Fanch Lel captures a lively village square on a sunlit day, rendered in his distinctive impressionistic style. Painted with loose, expressive strokes, the scene is filled with movement and atmosphere—children play near a central tree, while local figures gather and stroll through the curved plaza beneath towering buildings and leafy trees. The composition balances the warm ochre tones of the buildings with cooler blues and greys in the sky and shadows, creating a sense of both structure and spontaneity. A large yellow house on the left frames the space, while a pastel pink building at the centre draws the eye toward the depth of the street. Lel’s signature impasto technique adds dimensionality and richness to the surface, especially in the tree foliage and surrounding architectural textures. The setting evokes a classic southern French town or Provençal village, where narrow cobbled streets open up into unexpected squares filled with local life. The playful interaction between figures in the foreground adds charm and narrative interest, making this piece particularly compelling for collectors who enjoy human presence within their landscapes. This work is ideal for lovers of post-war French painting, and would suit interiors with a fondness for expressive brushwork, nostalgic village scenes, or art that celebrates everyday European life through texture and tone.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316709452

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