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Fanch Lel
French Impressionist Port Scene with Reflected Tall Houses and Moored Boats

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About the Item

Title: French Impressionist Port Scene with Reflected Tall Houses and Moored Boats by Fanch Lel Signed: Bottom left corner Size: 15.25 x 18.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: Good condition overall. Minor surface handling marks and light corner wear, consistent with age and use of cardboard as a surface. Slight undulation typical for this medium. 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 luminous oil painting by Fanch Lel depicts a quiet French harbour flanked by tall pastel-coloured houses, their reflections mirrored softly in the still water below. A row of boats rests gently at the waterline, painted in tones of ochre, cobalt blue, and rose, subtly punctuating the calm palette of pale greys, peach, and warm neutrals. Lel’s impressionist style is characterised by expressive brushwork and an emphasis on mood over precision. In this piece, the artist achieves a dreamy, almost abstract atmosphere—blending the forms of architecture, boat, and water into a unified surface of layered texture and hue. The painterly reflections and simplified facades suggest a Mediterranean or southern French port town, perhaps inspired by places like Martigues, Cassis, or Saint-Tropez. The loose, impasto technique and soft palette are hallmarks of Lel’s coastal work, evoking a sense of stillness and light that speaks to the post-war French art tradition. Rather than focus on detail, Lel invites the viewer to experience the ambience of the port—the warmth of the sun on painted walls, the hush of boats in harbour, and the slow rhythm of maritime life. An ideal piece for collectors of mid-century French painting or anyone seeking art that brings a serene, reflective tone to interior spaces. This work would complement both traditional and contemporary décor, offering a poetic window into quiet coastal charm.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Width: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316708772

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