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Title: Impressionist Painting of a Young Girl Gathering Flowers in a Garden
By Fanch Lel
Size: 21.5 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 lyrical oil painting by French artist Fanch Lel captures a tender and nostalgic moment: a young girl with blonde hair tied in a ribbon leans forward to gather pink flowers in a densely blooming garden. Painted with a distinctly Impressionist palette and brushstroke, the piece immerses the viewer in an atmosphere of soft light, fragrant flora, and fleeting childhood innocence.
Rendered in delicate yet expressive strokes, the girl's form is intentionally understated—her face turned downward in concentration, allowing the viewer to focus on the sensation of the moment rather than individual identity. The canvas is awash in layered shades of blue, green, rose, and soft orange, creating a dreamlike floral backdrop where figure and environment merge in a haze of texture and colour.
The brushwork is loose and painterly, yet controlled, especially in the handling of the flowers and the interplay of cool and warm tones. Areas of thicker impasto give the surface vibrancy and movement, consistent with mid-century French painting traditions that blur the line between landscape and mood.
This piece showcases Fanch Lel’s gift for emotional understatement and naturalistic color use. Though intimate in scale, it holds significant presence, ideal for collectors of poetic figurative works or those drawn to garden-themed art with a timeless French sensibility.
A beautiful and contemplative addition to a bedroom, reading nook, or softly lit corner of a curated art wall.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Diameter: 18 in (45.72 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316308372
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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