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Fanch LelImpressionist French Coastal Scene with Lighthouse Boats and Cottages
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About the Item
Title: Impressionist French Coastal Scene with Lighthouse Boats and Cottages
By Fanch Lel
Size: 7 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:
In this luminous coastal painting, French artist Fanch Lel renders a serene seaside village scene featuring a lighthouse rising amidst a row of whitewashed cottages and a cluster of moored boats. The palette is dominated by soft, pastel hues—lavender, pale peach, seafoam green, and ivory—creating a dreamlike impression of hazy coastal light and gentle motion.
Lel’s confident use of thick, impasto brushstrokes gives the composition a sculptural texture. The sky is layered with sweeping, cloud-like forms, while the foreground’s water and rocks are conveyed with short, rhythmic dabs and blocks of colour. The lighthouse, painted in bold vertical strokes, stands as a central visual anchor, giving structure to an otherwise fluid and ethereal landscape.
The cottages behind the shoreline are arranged in a rhythmic pattern, their violet roofs harmonising with the sea and sky. The boats nestled along the shore provide hints of daily life and coastal rhythm, without becoming overly detailed or literal. As with much of Lel’s work, the emphasis lies in mood and impression rather than realism.
This piece would appeal to collectors of maritime art, post-war French impressionism, and those seeking an atmospheric, pastel-toned view that balances abstraction with recognisable forms. It's particularly well suited to interiors that favour soft, textured artwork with a sense of quiet motion and place.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 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: LU509316352162
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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