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Bateaux French Coastal Oil Painting with Boats and Lighthouse

$615.49
£445
€523.20
CA$849.99
A$932.64
CHF 488.10
MX$11,477.61
NOK 6,149.32
SEK 5,759.75
DKK 3,906.64

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Title: Bateaux French Coastal Oil Painting with Boats and Lighthouse by Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 8.5 inches (height) x 10.5 inches (width) Medium: Oil on board, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition with slight edge wear consistent with age. Provenance: All the paintings we have for sale by this artist have come from the artist’s estate and have had no previous owners at all. Description: Titled “Bateaux”—the French word for “boats”—this vibrant oil painting by Fanch Lel captures a windswept harbour scene under shifting skies. Three boats, painted in rich hues of blue, pink, and yellow, rest on the shore at low tide, their dark hulls contrasting against a sandy foreground streaked with warm ochre and grey-blue tones. In the distance, a tall white lighthouse with a red dome rises proudly at the centre of the composition. Its vertical form adds balance and contrast to the horizontally aligned boats and sky, drawing the viewer's eye across the painting. Swirling brushstrokes and thick impasto create a dramatic, textural quality throughout—particularly in the cloudy sky, which seems to be in motion, evoking an approaching storm or the residual energy of a retreating one. The use of colour is both bold and harmonious, typical of Lel’s impressionist-inspired coastal works. The artist skillfully captures the mood of the maritime environment—its unpredictability, openness, and the quiet rhythm of boats awaiting high tide. “Bateaux” is a celebration of life along the French coast, where boats and beacons are part of everyday scenery. This painting is ideal for collectors of marine art, lovers of nautical themes, or anyone seeking to bring the energy of the sea and sky into a living space. The impasto finish enhances the work’s presence, making it a striking addition to any wall.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316284492

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