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Title: Impressionist French Nocturne Port Scene Oil Painting with Boats and Lights
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 15 x 18 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condition: The painting is in good condition with minor signs of wear and handling along the edges 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 evocative French oil painting by Fanch Lel captures the moody serenity of a harbor at dusk or nightfall. Warm golden tones ripple across the darkened sky, illuminating the masts, rooftops, and quiet waters of the marina below. Boats—both large and small—line the foreground, their hulls rendered in rich reds, browns, and deep blues, gently floating against the shimmering reflections of town lights and twilight clouds.
The brushwork is loose and expressive, typical of Lel’s impressionist style. Subtle textures suggest the aged surfaces of the boats and the soft movement of light on water. Pops of turquoise and yellow throughout the skyline hint at the quiet glow of windows and lamps, giving the scene a gentle vibrancy despite its dusky palette.
Though the specific port is not named, the composition strongly suggests a French Atlantic or Channel harbor, possibly in Brittany or Normandy, where old fishing boats and seaside architecture remain central to daily life. Lel’s choice of a nocturne palette adds a poetic, almost cinematic quality to the work—transforming a functional maritime setting into a study of light and atmosphere.
Ideal for collectors of marine paintings, impressionist landscapes, or night scenes, this piece brings a timeless, contemplative mood to any space. Its balance of earthy tones, textured strokes, and glowing details offers a masterful interpretation of coastal France under cover of evening.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Diameter: 18 in (45.72 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316308112
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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