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Fanch Lel
Impressionist Coastal Seascape with Red Sails on the Côte Bretonne

2007

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Title: Impressionist Coastal Seascape with Red Sails on the Côte Bretonne By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 9.25 x 11.75 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 atmospheric coastal seascape by Fanch Lel presents a windswept stretch of the Côte Bretonne—the dramatic northern shoreline of Brittany, France. Painted in an impressionist style, the work captures the raw energy and serene beauty of the Atlantic coast. A rocky headland juts into the sea, guiding the viewer’s eye toward a distant formation of red-sailed boats navigating the bay beneath a luminous sky. Lel uses soft, muted tones of seafoam green, taupe, rose, and dusky blue to convey the natural light and texture of this remote coastal region. The brushwork is delicate and gestural, with sweeping clouds overhead and frothy waves breaking gently on the sand and rocks in the foreground. The red sails provide a striking contrast—small but vivid—hinting at daily life and maritime tradition along this rugged shoreline. The Côte Bretonne is celebrated for its wild beauty and artistic legacy, having inspired generations of painters with its dramatic cliffs, coves, and fishing heritage. Lel continues this tradition here, using a restrained palette and atmospheric composition to evoke not just a place, but a feeling of calm and quiet reflection. Perfect for collectors of French coastal art or lovers of Brittany’s storied scenery, this painting offers timeless appeal with a soft, poetic touch.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Creation Year:
    2007
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316294902

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