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Fanch Lel
Impressionist Harbour Scene with Lighthouse Fishing Boats and Seagulls in Motion

1993

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Title: Impressionist Harbour Scene with Lighthouse Fishing Boats and Seagulls in Motion By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 16.25 x 12.25 inches (height x width) Gouache 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 dynamic gouache painting by Fanch Lel captures a charming harbour scene with a tall white lighthouse rising from the pier, surrounded by colourful fishing boats and set against a sweeping coastal backdrop. The water is alive with movement, rendered in fluid strokes of rich cobalt blue and soft white, while a group of seagulls drifts across the breezy sky above. Painted in 1993, this composition showcases Lel’s confident impressionist technique—his spontaneous, loose brushwork evoking the salty wind and rhythm of daily maritime life. The boats are suggested with bright splashes of red, blue, yellow, and charcoal grey, their masts sketched quickly yet evocatively along the harbour wall. In the background, the soft green contours of a headland stretch across the horizon beneath a pastel-toned sky. This piece is likely inspired by the working fishing ports of Brittany or Normandy—regions known for their picturesque lighthouses and vibrant nautical culture. The atmosphere suggests either morning light or the close of a workday at sea, as the boats settle near the quay. While the card shows signs of the artist’s studio process—including visible notations and playful sketches—this only adds to the authenticity and charm of the piece for collectors who appreciate raw, unpolished works with a story behind them.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1993
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316327892

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