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Impressionist Tree Lined Parisian Square with Pedestrians and Historic Facades

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Title: Impressionist Tree Lined Parisian Square with Pedestrians and Historic Facades 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 expressive Impressionist cityscape transports the viewer to a peaceful, tree-lined square nestled within the heart of Paris. The scene is rich with old-world charm: dappled light filters through the canopies of tall plane trees, casting rhythmic shadows across cobbled paving, while elegant historic buildings enclose the plaza with their soft pastel facades and classic arched windows. At the square’s centre stands a traditional wrought-iron streetlamp, perched atop a stone base, acting as both a literal and compositional focal point. Painted with loose, gestural brushwork and a harmonious palette of ochres, dusty pinks, greys, and sage greens, the artwork captures the fleeting quality of urban light and movement with remarkable warmth and intimacy. Figures stroll through the scene with an almost dreamlike ease. They are rendered as silhouettes and fluid shapes rather than detailed portraits—emphasising the artist’s interest in the collective rhythm of city life rather than the individual. There’s a sense of timelessness and calm, as though the viewer is witnessing a late afternoon in Montmartre or Le Marais, where life continues at a gentle pace, uninterrupted by modern hustle. This painting would make a stunning addition to interiors inspired by Parisian elegance, vintage charm, or European travel. Its romantic depiction of everyday urban beauty offers a sense of nostalgia and calm, ideal for collectors who value character-driven city scenes and atmospheric, painterly technique. Whether hung in a hallway, study, or living space, this piece adds story and style in equal measure.
  • 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)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316293012

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