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About the Item
Title: French Harbour Scene with Lighthouse and Boats in Camaret by Fanch Lel
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 7.5 x 9.5 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on cardboard, unframed
Condition: Good condition overall with minor surface handling marks and light wear to edges, consistent with its medium and vintage character. Painted on corrugated card, which adds visible texture and depth.
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 depicts a view of the harbour in Camaret-sur-Mer, a small port town on the Crozon Peninsula in Brittany, France. Known for its pastel-toned waterfront and distinctive Vauban Tower, Camaret has long inspired artists with its maritime charm, colourful architecture, and Breton fishing boats.
In this composition, a cluster of small vessels is moored along a stone jetty, anchored by a lighthouse and a tall pink harbour building in the distance. Lel uses loose, gestural brushstrokes and a subdued palette of salmon pink, slate grey, soft teal, and muted creams to create a weathered, almost nostalgic atmosphere—evocative of early morning mist or sea haze.
The corrugated board’s texture shows through in areas of thinner paint, adding a rustic quality and reinforcing the immediacy of the artist’s process. Despite its simplicity, the scene is full of life: rigging, sails, and silhouettes of harbour forms are quickly but expressively sketched in, capturing the feel of a working port without over-defining every element.
This painting will appeal to collectors of coastal art, Breton scenes, and post-war French landscapes. With its hand-inscribed location and signed composition, it serves not only as a visually pleasing work but also a connection to one of Brittany’s most picturesque fishing towns.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316352182
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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