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Fanch LelFrench Oil Painting of Seaside Castle with Fishing Boat and Seagull1997
1997
$810.70
£595
€690.98
CA$1,116.03
A$1,220.04
CHF 645.46
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About the Item
Title: French Oil Painting of Seaside Castle with Fishing Boat and Seagull
by Fanche Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 9.75 inches (height) x 7.5 inches (width)
Oil painting on cardboard, unframed
Condition: The painting is in good condition, with minor signs of handling at the edges.
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 charming oil painting by French artist Fanch Lel features a tall, turreted castle on the coast, paired with a moored fishing boat resting in tranquil, icy blue waters. Above, a lone seagull glides across the sky, adding a sense of movement to the otherwise still and atmospheric composition. The artist uses a delicate palette of lavender, slate grey, and pale turquoise to capture the soft light and serene mood of a coastal morning.
Lel’s expressive brushwork and impasto texture bring richness to the castle’s weathered stone, while the blue-tinged rooftops and shadowed arches convey historic elegance. The lone fishing boat, subtly rendered with darker tones, anchors the lower foreground and adds a humble, human presence to the grand architectural backdrop.
This piece would appeal to collectors drawn to nautical scenes, romantic European architecture, or impressionist interpretations of French harbours. With its dreamlike haze and elegant palette, it encapsulates the calm, enduring beauty of the French coastline.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Creation Year:1997
- Dimensions:Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316150922
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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