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Fanch Lel
Impressionist French Village Church Scene with Textured Palette Knife Brushwork

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Title: Impressionist French Village Church Scene with Textured Palette Knife Brushwork By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 7.25 x 9.5 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: This evocative impressionist oil painting by Fanch Lel depicts a serene French village street leading toward a charming church tower nestled among clustered rooftops. Painted with thick, expressive strokes and a palette knife technique, the surface is richly textured, lending the work a tactile, almost sculptural quality that brings the architecture and surrounding landscape to life. Set beneath a cool pastel blue sky, the composition leads the viewer down a sunlit path flanked by soft greenery and dappled reflections. The red-tiled rooftops and central church spire suggest a typical rural village in western France—possibly in regions such as Charente or Loire-Atlantique, known for their sleepy river towns and Romanesque churches. The reflection in the foreground water hints at a canal or small river that cuts through the village, adding charm and atmosphere to the scene. Lel’s use of bold color blocks, scraped texture, and painterly abstraction shows his commitment to capturing the emotional impression of a place, rather than rigid realism. This work is especially suited to collectors of modern French landscape painting or those drawn to the rustic charm of provincial France. Its soft color palette, directional composition, and architectural character make it a versatile and striking piece for interior display.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316294642

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