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Impressionist Coastal Gouache Painting of Fishing Boats and Rowing Figure at Sea

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Title: Impressionist Coastal Gouache Painting of Fishing Boats and Rowing Figure at Sea By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 9.75 x 11.75 inches (height x width) Gouache painting on cardboard, 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 original coastal painting in gouache captures a peaceful maritime scene featuring a trio of traditional sailboats floating on calm waters, accompanied by a lone rowboat in the foreground. The boats are depicted with ochre, blue, and terracotta sails, gently reflected in the green-grey sea below. The impressionist style of the painting enhances the dreamy, atmospheric mood of a quiet day at sea. Set against a soft pastel sky with expressive grey and blue brushstrokes, the composition evokes the stillness of a fishing harbour in northern France—perhaps inspired by the ports of Brittany or Normandy. The lone figure in the rowboat adds a narrative element, inviting the viewer to imagine life along the coast. Painted in a loose and painterly technique on textured card, the piece showcases the hallmarks of impressionist coastal artwork: visible brushwork, light-infused colour, and a serene, nautical subject. Ideal for collectors of seascapes, maritime paintings, harbour scenes, and small boat studies, this artwork is rich in texture and character. With its muted, vintage colour palette and charming depiction of boats and water, this painting is perfect for interiors with a coastal, rustic, or shabby chic style. It would look beautiful framed and hung in a hallway, living room, or beach house, offering a timeless view of life by the sea. Highly collectable for those drawn to nautical artwork, sailing boats, rowing figures, French fishing villages, or impressionist marine studies.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316328582

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