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Fanch Lel
Impressionist French Coastal Scene with Fishermen and Boat in Bretagne

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Title: Impressionist French Coastal Scene with Fishermen and Boat in Bretagne By Fanch Lel Size: 8.75 x 10.5 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: In this moody and evocative oil painting titled Bretagne, Fanch Lel portrays two fishermen tending to a small boat along the rocky shoreline of coastal Brittany, France. Set beneath a dramatic grey sky, the men—clad in striking yellow raincoats—provide vibrant contrast to the subdued tones of the seascape. Their postures and proximity to the vessel suggest a moment of preparation or return, capturing the timeless rhythm of daily life in a maritime region. The textured brushwork and earthy palette enhance the painting’s sense of weather and movement. Swirling skies hint at wind and sea spray, while the dark coastal rocks form a jagged barrier between land and sea. Lel’s characteristic impressionist style adds emotion and depth to an otherwise quiet subject, highlighting the relationship between humans and the environment. Brittany, with its rugged coastline and fishing heritage, has long inspired artists for its atmospheric beauty and cultural authenticity. This work would appeal to collectors of maritime scenes, French regional art, or anyone drawn to contemplative landscapes with strong compositional focus and visual storytelling.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316294262

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