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Fanch LelFrench Town Square Impressionist Painting with Figures and Market Stalls1999
1999
$562
£415
€486.37
CA$775.03
A$870.71
CHF 454.95
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NOK 5,776.48
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About the Item
Title: French Town Square Impressionist Painting with Figures and Market Stalls
by Fanch Lel
Size: 8.75 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:
This vibrant and textured oil painting by French artist Fanch Lel captures the liveliness of a town square on market day. Rendered in his signature impasto style, the piece is alive with soft pastels, richly applied brushwork, and bustling human activity. Groups of figures stroll and browse beneath the shade of canvas market umbrellas, surrounded by displays of fresh produce and warm-toned storefronts.
The backdrop features a cluster of historic French buildings with steep blue-tiled roofs and arched dormer windows—architectural details that evoke a provincial town such as Quimper, Dinan, or Honfleur. The central church spire, partially obscured by market stalls, adds a vertical counterpoint to the busy square below and anchors the composition.
Lel’s impressionistic technique is particularly effective in suggesting movement and atmosphere. Figures are loosely defined but expressive in posture, from the woman in a flowing white skirt to the fruit seller behind a yellow-lit stand. The reflection of light across cobblestones and buildings helps convey a hazy morning or early afternoon, with shifting sun casting a pink glow over the scene.
The artist’s palette—dominated by mauves, dusty blues, terracotta, and soft yellows—creates a dreamlike harmony while maintaining visual interest. This piece beautifully balances architectural structure with fleeting human moments, capturing the charm and rhythm of daily life in small-town France.
Ideal for collectors of French village scenes, market paintings, or richly textured impressionist landscapes.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Creation Year:1999
- Dimensions:Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316284282
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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