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Fanch Lel
Impressionist Sunlit Market Scene at the Foot of the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre

1990

$784.56
£570
€668.13
CA$1,071.07
A$1,191.52
CHF 624.61
MX$14,560.10
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Title: Impressionist Sunlit Market Scene at the Foot of the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre by Fanch Lel Signed: yes Size: 8.75 inches (height) x 10.75 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 evocative impressionist painting captures a bustling Parisian street scene with Sacré-Cœur rising proudly in the background. Painted in a style rich with expressive brushwork and soft pastels, the piece immerses the viewer in a quintessential moment in Montmartre. The domed basilica dominates the skyline, anchoring the composition with its iconic architecture, while loose, gestural strokes bring movement to the lively crowd below. In the foreground, figures stroll beneath umbrellas and leafy trees, creating a layered narrative of everyday life in one of Paris’s most picturesque quarters. A vibrant red parasol to the left draws the eye, contrasting against the cooler tones of the surrounding blues, greys, and muted yellows. The artist’s textured palette and fluid strokes suggest the atmosphere of a breezy afternoon—one filled with conversations, market visits, and slow ambles through shaded walkways. What sets this piece apart is the immediacy of its mood: not overly polished or staged, it invites the viewer to feel like a passerby, momentarily part of the urban rhythm. The interplay of architectural form and fleeting human presence is quintessentially French and steeped in nostalgia for mid-20th-century street life. Ideal for lovers of Paris, travel, and timeless European cityscapes, this painting blends charm, history, and artistic spontaneity. Its compact size and evocative character make it a perfect addition to a gallery wall or intimate interior space that appreciates atmospheric storytelling through art.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1990
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316291872

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