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$731.57
£540
€631.21
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About the Item
Title: Moody Impressionist Night Scene with Sailboat and City Lights on Water
By Fanch Lel
Size: 11.5 x 16.25 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on cardboard, 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 atmospheric oil painting captures a moody impressionist night scene with a sailboat drifting across a calm body of water. The surface of the water glows with reflections of yellow and orange lights from an unseen city skyline above, while the boat’s small white sail adds a point of quiet focus. The colour palette features dusky blues, greys, and golden tones, with dashes of warm red and orange to suggest glowing lamps or harbour signals.
Painted in oil on card, the work’s surface texture enhances its dreamlike quality. Broad, sweeping brushstrokes and subtle colour blending create a layered, hazy ambiance typical of evening light just after sunset. A distant sense of architecture or city buildings emerges through loose, gestural marks that appear to flicker across the top of the scene.
The painting evokes the tranquil solitude of a lone boat against the backdrop of a glowing city—possibly reminiscent of a quiet French port town at dusk. Its balance of abstract suggestion and representational elements makes it a compelling piece for collectors of nautical, impressionist, or atmospheric night scenes. Ideal for spaces that favour subtle drama and a meditative mood.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316349232
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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