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Fanch Lel
Impressionist Terrace Scene with Figures and Parasols in a Summer Setting

$635.65
£460
€545.15
CA$877.45
A$977.54
CHF 512.83
MX$11,939.68
NOK 6,493.45
SEK 6,084.90
DKK 4,069.09

About the Item

Title: Impressionist Terrace Scene with Figures and Parasols in a Summer Setting 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 lively oil-on-board impressionist painting captures a relaxed summer moment on a sun-drenched café terrace. Beneath a canopy of colourful parasols—red, peach, lavender, and ochre—a group of seated figures chat, rest, and enjoy drinks, evoking the easy rhythm of Mediterranean afternoons. Rendered in expressive impasto brushwork, the composition places emphasis on light, movement, and atmosphere over precise form. The figures are loosely but convincingly painted, their body language and interaction conveying leisure and community. Gentle pinks, pale greens, and warm creams dominate the background, suggesting filtered sunlight and a faded stucco wall or urban garden beyond. Foreground elements, like the crisp edges of chairs and the sweeping curves of arms and legs, bring life and rhythm to the piece. The contrast between solid shadow beneath the table and parasols and the sunlit areas surrounding them creates a visual hum—the dappled effect of light filtering through a shaded terrace. This scene feels reminiscent of a French or Italian café culture—perhaps in Nice, Antibes, or another coastal town—where the act of sitting, sipping, and watching the world pass by becomes an art in itself. The painting is imbued with warmth and nostalgia, a celebration of shared space and languid time. Perfect for collectors of figurative impressionism, leisure scenes, or those drawn to the palette and energy of southern European life, this piece is both decorative and emotionally evocative.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316284522

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