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Title: Impressionist Market Street Scene with Figures and Arches in a Historic City
by Fanch Lel
Size: 10.75 inches (height) x 8.75 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 richly textured painting captures a vibrant market day scene unfolding beneath grand stone archways in what appears to be a historic European city. Rendered in an impressionist style, the piece is full of character and motion, inviting the viewer into a lively urban atmosphere. The architecture dominates the composition with dramatic verticality—towering, weathered façades in warm earthy tones enclose a central thoroughfare bustling with figures. Each person is defined through expressive brushwork rather than precise detail, emphasizing movement, light, and interaction over literal representation.
In the background, soft dappled light filters through the opening of an archway, highlighting the domed structure that draws the eye upward and adds architectural drama to the composition. The figures below are engaged in various activities—walking, conversing, carrying goods—bringing the scene to life with a sense of community and narrative. Hints of blue in the sky above contrast with the warm ochres and reds below, balancing the tonal palette and adding a sense of depth.
Executed on board with oil or thick acrylic, the painter’s confident, gestural strokes give the piece a tactile energy. It's an evocative celebration of everyday life set against a timeless architectural backdrop—ideal for collectors drawn to European street scenes, romantic markets, and textured impressionist works.
This painting would make a distinctive addition to any collection of 20th-century European art or interior in need of a piece that feels both grounded in tradition and rich in story.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316291922
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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