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Fanch LelFrench Monochrome Coastal Scene with Boats and Cottages in Oil
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About the Item
Title: French Monochrome Coastal Scene with Boats and Cottages in Oil
By Fanch Lel
Size: 5.5 x 8.25 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:
In this striking monochrome coastal oil, French artist Fanch Lel captures the essence of a quiet harbour village using a limited but expressive palette of terracotta, chalky white, and slate grey. The scene features a group of small fishing boats docked in the foreground, their simplified forms and reflections giving way to a backdrop of angular cottages with steep red roofs nestled along the shore.
The sky and sea are rendered in broad, gestural brushstrokes that blur the distinction between land and water, lending the work an abstract, dreamlike atmosphere. The use of a restricted palette heightens the emotional impact, creating a cohesive, almost sculptural composition that feels both grounded and timeless.
Lel’s confident, graphic style suggests rapid execution, likely en plein air, focusing on shape and balance over intricate detail. The warm undertones and contrast of light and shadow evoke the feeling of early morning or late evening light washing over the village. Despite the simplicity, there's a rhythmic harmony in the arrangement of forms that invites quiet contemplation.
Ideal for collectors of modern French oil work, minimalist marine art, or those drawn to tonal compositions with architectural elements, this piece showcases Lel’s ability to distill a landscape into pure visual language.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316351922
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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