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Fanch Lel
Impressionist Harbour Scene with Fishing Boats and Church under Cloudy Sky

$718.07
£530
€620.15
CA$989.19
A$1,107.84
CHF 578.05
MX$13,531.73
NOK 7,354.48
SEK 6,932.48
DKK 4,628.13

About the Item

Title: Impressionist Harbour Scene with Fishing Boats and Church under Cloudy Sky By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 10.5 x 15 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 charming oil painting captures a classic impressionist harbour scene, featuring a cluster of moored fishing boats gently bobbing on teal blue waters in front of a row of buildings and a twin-towered church. Painted on card, the artist employs loose, gestural brushstrokes and a softened palette of greys, mauves, and cool blues to evoke the quiet rhythm of coastal village life. The architecture—whitewashed houses with red-tiled roofs—suggests a Northern French or Breton fishing port, with the church providing a strong vertical counterpoint to the horizontal waterline and shoreline. Reflections ripple across the harbour, rendered in soft strokes that capture the movement of water and the muted light of an overcast sky. A decorative printed border remains visible around the edges of the card, adding to the character and charm of the piece. Each vessel is painted with simplified shapes and painterly confidence, their sails and masts breaking up the fluid rhythm of the water. The composition feels timeless—reminiscent of 20th-century modern French landscapes that blend tradition with abstraction. There is a quiet poetry to this scene, making it ideal for collectors who appreciate maritime art, coastal village architecture, or the peaceful solitude of working harbours. This piece would look beautiful in interiors with rustic, nautical, or European charm and is especially suited to those who favour the texture and looseness of mid-century impressionist technique.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316349252

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