Breton Artists

Description: This evocative oil painting by Breton artist Fanch Lel captures the haunting silhouette of the Château de Trécesson, reflected in the still waters that surround it.

Biography notes: Fanch Lel, born in 1930, was a self-taught Breton artist known for his evocative depictions of everyday life in Brittany, France.

Biography notes: Fanch Lel, born in 1930, was a self-taught Breton artist known for his evocative depictions of everyday life in Brittany, France.

Biography notes: Fanch Lel, born in 1930, was a self-taught Breton artist known for his evocative depictions of everyday life in Brittany, France.

Biography notes: Fanch Lel, born in 1930, was a self-taught Breton artist known for his evocative depictions of everyday life in Brittany, France.

Biography notes: Fanch Lel, born in 1930, was a self-taught Breton artist known for his evocative depictions of everyday life in Brittany, France.

Biography notes: Fanch Lel, born in 1930, was a self-taught Breton artist known for his evocative depictions of everyday life in Brittany, France.

Biography notes: Fanch Lel, born in 1930, was a self-taught Breton artist known for his evocative depictions of everyday life in Brittany, France.

Biography notes: Fanch Lel, born in 1930, was a self-taught Breton artist known for his evocative depictions of everyday life in Brittany, France.

Biography notes: Fanch Lel, born in 1930, was a self-taught Breton artist known for his evocative depictions of everyday life in Brittany, France.

Biography notes: Fanch Lel, born in 1930, was a self-taught Breton artist known for his evocative depictions of everyday life in Brittany, France.

Shortly after the present painting, the artist dedicated another harbour scene in 1908-10 to his friend, the Breton artist Jean-Julien Lemordant (1878-1968).

Issue Date: 2012 Country of Origin: Made in France Hallmarks/Stamp: Hermès Paris, Made in France + P Artist's Story: Pierre Péron (1905–1988) was a Breton artist from Brest—illustra...

Biography notes: Fanch Lel, born in 1930, was a self-taught Breton artist known for his evocative depictions of everyday life in Brittany, France.

Biography notes: Fanch Lel, born in 1930, was a self-taught Breton artist known for his evocative depictions of everyday life in Brittany, France.

Biography notes: Fanch Lel, born in 1930, was a self-taught Breton artist known for his evocative depictions of everyday life in Brittany, France.

Biography notes: Fanch Lel, born in 1930, was a self-taught Breton artist known for his evocative depictions of everyday life in Brittany, France.

Biography notes: Fanch Lel, born in 1930, was a self-taught Breton artist known for his evocative depictions of everyday life in Brittany, France.

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

She met Max Ernst in 1937, with whom she had a passionate relationship, and moved to Paris, joining the circle of artists including André Breton and Salvador Dalí.: After fleeing Naz...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

Like the earlier generation of Realists that included Jean-Francois Millet and Jules Breton, these artists focused on the artistic elevation of French rural life and the labors of th...

Reports of his years there recounted him as an animated character who entertained with tales of past encounters with famed Surrealists Andre Breton and Max Enrst, the artist Man Ray ...

Reports of his years there recounted him as an animated character who entertained with tales of past encounters with famed Surrealists Andre Breton and Max Enrst, the artist Man Ray ...

Reports of his years there recounted him as an animated character who entertained with tales of past encounters with famed Surrealists Andre Breton and Max Enrst, the artist Man Ray ...

Beyond the bustling dock, the fortified Ville Close rises, its iconic clock tower standing tall against the misty Breton sky. The artist skillfully combines fine ink detailing with f...

A refined and atmospheric work that reflects both the raw beauty of the Breton shoreline and the artist’s precise, observational approach.

He was close to artists such as Breton, Dufy, Dufresne. He was known for his brightly coloured watercolours set in Provence, Normandy and the South West.

Taking over his father’s wine business in 1924, he didn’t return to making art until the early 1940s. The artist would go on to form the Compagnie de l’Art Brut with André Breton and...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

Max Bucaille is French artist working as max Ernst , Joseph Cornell , Andre Breton, Valentine Penrose ... all surrealist artist made "collages " as new support .

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...

He rose to prominence in the 1920s and '30s as a central figure in the Surrealist movement, alongside artists like André Breton and René Magritte. His breakthrough piece, The Persist...