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Title: St. Grawi French Impressionist Painting of Village Street and Cathedral
by Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 8.5 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:
Titled “St. Grawi” on the reverse, this oil painting by French artist Fanch Lel depicts a serene village street scene leading toward an ornate cathedral spire. The composition is alive with texture, depth, and expressive movement—hallmarks of Lel’s impressionist style. Soft lilacs, pastel greens, and creamy ochres blend to create a cool yet luminous atmosphere, evoking the crisp air and hazy light of an early morning.
A figure in black walks toward the foreground, basket in hand, perhaps heading home from market or church. Other figures, rendered in gestural dabs, populate the village subtly in the distance. The viewer’s eye is drawn along the street toward the dramatic spire, which pierces the sky with impasto flourishes of white and grey-blue. Surrounding buildings—quaint, shuttered homes with steep roofs—frame the path and lend a sense of intimacy and structure.
While the exact location of “St. Grawi” remains uncertain, the architecture and painterly language suggest a setting in Brittany or Normandy, regions rich in historic ecclesiastical architecture and narrow village streets. Lel captures not only the physical space but also a sense of timeless ritual—daily life unfolding quietly against the backdrop of centuries-old stone.
This piece would appeal to collectors of village and ecclesiastical scenes, lovers of French provincial charm, and those drawn to painterly textures that evoke place through emotion rather than precision.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.5 in (21.59 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: LU509316284292
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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