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Fanch LelFrench Rural Harvest Scene With Farm Workers Bundling Wheat In Forest Landscape
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About the Item
Title: French Rural Harvest Scene With Farm Workers Bundling Wheat In Forest Landscape
by Fanch Lel
Signed: Bottom right corner
Size: 14.75 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 rustic harvest scene by Fanch Lel offers a nostalgic glimpse into rural French life, capturing the moment two farm workers bind golden sheaves of wheat beneath a canopy of trees. Set against a backdrop of dappled forest green and shaded undergrowth, the composition is both warm and earthy, evoking the seasonal rhythm of manual agricultural labour.
The figures—a man in a wide-brimmed hat and a woman in traditional black dress with a white apron and bonnet—are bent in action, tying bundles of wheat in the afternoon sun. Their forms are rendered in confident, expressive strokes, with just enough detail to convey posture, purpose, and gesture, leaving the rest to suggestion and atmosphere.
Lel’s loose impressionist style brings texture and energy to the field’s surface, while the surrounding pine trees are painted in cool tones of blue and green, creating a contrast that deepens the warm tones of the straw. The dry, sunlit ground is rendered in soft ochres and tans, anchoring the central activity within a timeless pastoral setting.
Signed Fanch Lel in the lower right, the painting likely dates from the mid-to-late 20th century. It is painted directly onto wood panel, enhancing its rustic charm. This is a classic subject of agrarian life—ideal for collectors of French countryside scenes or admirers of expressive impressionist technique.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316709272
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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