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Fanch LelFrench Village Market Scene With Figures and Church Tower Impressionist Painting
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About the Item
Title: French Village Market Scene With Figures and Church Tower Impressionist Painting
by Fanch Lel
Signed: Bottom right corner
Size: 15 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 evocative oil painting captures a bustling French village market scene, alive with movement and texture. Figures in dark coats gather beneath red market umbrellas, their forms loosely rendered in expressive, impressionistic brushwork. The artist uses a restrained palette of greys, creams, and soft blues to suggest a cool, overcast day, while flecks of orange and crimson add warmth and rhythm to the composition.
Behind the market activity, a row of charming, traditional buildings rises with snow-tipped or sun-bleached roofs, creating a scenic architectural backdrop. A prominent church spire emerges in the distance, anchoring the scene with a sense of local history and place. The artist has handled perspective loosely, focusing instead on mood and light—echoing post-impressionist traditions.
Signed in the lower right by Fanch Lel, the work likely dates from the mid-to-late 20th century. It exemplifies his spontaneous, plein-air style, capturing moments of everyday life with texture and vitality. The scene is painted on board with oil, showing impasto in places and areas of visible brushwork throughout. This piece would sit beautifully in a rustic or modern interior and appeals to collectors of French landscape and genre scenes.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316709062
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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