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Fanch LelFrench Village Wedding Scene With Church Trees And Traditional Dress Painting
$626.83
£460
€542.16
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A$961.57
CHF 504.50
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About the Item
Title: French Village Wedding Scene With Church Trees And Traditional Dress Painting
by Fanch Lel
Signed: Bottom right corner
Size: 15.75 x 19.75 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 charming oil painting by Fanch Lel captures a festive village wedding procession outside a small rural church, likely in Brittany or Normandy. The figures are dressed in traditional regional attire, with the women wearing full skirts and lace headdresses, while the men wear formal black suits with high collars—suggesting a nod to mid-20th-century folkloric revival or earlier ceremonial styles.
The small stone chapel stands to the left, its distinctive steeple and round window softened by the impressionistic brushwork. Tall trees sway gently in the background, framing the scene with patches of light-dappled foliage rendered in a gentle, muted palette of greens, violets, and greys. The artist uses confident, loose strokes to create a sense of movement and celebration, capturing the moment without fuss over detail.
Painted in oil on board, this piece reflects Lel’s characteristic plein-air technique, where atmosphere, tone, and community spirit take precedence over formal composition. The pastel undertones and expressive figures give the painting a romantic, nostalgic charm.
Signed Fanch Lel in the lower right, the work likely dates from the latter half of the 20th century and would make a striking addition to any collection of French or regional art. It would pair especially well with rustic or country interiors, or appeal to those with an interest in European folk life and traditional customs.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316709072
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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