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About the Item
Title: French Coastal Harbour Scene with Sailboats and Reflections Mid Century Painting
by F. Le Lay
Signed: Bottom right corner
Size: 13.25 x 18 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condition: Good overall condition. Minor surface wear and edge scuffs 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 tranquil river landscape by French painter F. Le Lay captures a picturesque village nestled along the banks of a calm waterway, likely inspired by the rural countryside of southern or southwestern France. The painting features a harmonious balance of natural and architectural elements—trees rise along the shoreline to the left, their reflections rippling gently across the still surface of the water, while red-roofed houses and a small church tower sit clustered in the distance, glowing with warmth beneath a soft blue sky.
Rendered in a naturalistic yet painterly style, the composition demonstrates Le Lay’s sensitivity to light, texture, and seasonal atmosphere. The foliage hints at early autumn, with dappled greens and earthy tones along the forested edge. Bare trees in the foreground contrast with the lush greenery beyond, creating a sense of depth and gentle movement as the viewer’s eye is drawn inward toward the glowing village centre.
Paintings like this evoke the peace of slow-paced rural life and are closely tied to the visual heritage of France’s river regions—possibly the Dordogne or Lot Valley—known for their scenic villages, reflective waters, and preserved traditional architecture. The quiet beauty and clarity of composition make this an appealing choice for collectors of pastoral scenes and French regional art.
Perfect for interiors with a love for soft, timeless landscapes or rustic European charm, this piece also holds value as part of a broader mid-century French painting tradition.
- Creator:F. Le Lay
- Dimensions:Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316709432
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