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Fanch LelFrench Impressionist Winter Street Scene with Figures and Church Spire
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£475
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About the Item
Title: French Impressionist Winter Street Scene with Figures and Church Spire
by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
Size: 7.25 inches (height) x 9.75 inches (width)
Oil painting on cardboard, unframed
Condition: The painting is in good condition, with some light discolouration near the edges, consistent with age.
Provenance: All the paintings we have for sale by this artist have come from the artists estate and have had no previous owners at all.
Description:
This evocative winter street scene by Fanch Lel captures the quiet charm of a French village cloaked in soft, wintry hues. The view looks down a cobbled lane populated by scattered figures in motion, their blurred forms suggesting a bustling yet gentle pace of life. A towering church spire rises at the heart of the composition, flanked by timber-framed houses that hint at traditional French architecture.
Executed in thick, expressive brushstrokes, the artist uses a palette of pale blues, muted pinks, and cool greys to suggest a frosty atmosphere and diffused light. The textured sky, filled with square patches of pastel tones, adds a dreamlike quality to the work. A strip of dark green trees on the right contrasts with the paler tones, anchoring the scene with a touch of depth and grounding.
Fanch Lel’s signature style—impressionistic, textured, and atmospheric—is clearly present in this painting, which conjures a sense of nostalgia and quietude. Works like this appeal to collectors of French impressionist art and those with a love for European village scenes in winter.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316022062
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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