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Impressionist French Village Scene with Church and Thatched Cottages

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Title: Impressionist French Village Scene with Church and Thatched Cottages by Fanch Lel Signed: Bottom right corner Size: 15 x 18 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: Good condition overall with minor surface wear and visible brush texture. Board shows slight edge scuffing consistent with age and 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 charming oil painting by French artist Fanch Lel captures a quintessential village street scene, likely in Brittany, France. A narrow road winds between quaint whitewashed cottages with rich, ochre thatched roofs on one side, and leafy trees casting deep green shadows on the other. At the heart of the composition rises a tall, spired church tower—a central landmark common in many rural Breton villages. Lel’s expressive impressionist style is evident in the brisk, confident brushwork and soft, muted colour palette. The sky is rendered in layered greys and sea greens, lending a sense of movement and light to the scene, while the foreground road is built up with impasto strokes that add rich texture. This painting evokes the peaceful rhythm of village life, the quiet presence of local architecture, and the sense of time slowing down in the countryside. The church tower and clustered buildings suggest a real location, and while it is not titled on the reverse, the scene closely resembles towns like Locronan, Auray, or Le Faou, known for their well-preserved medieval churches and cobbled lanes. Lel frequently painted in these areas, focusing on their timeless charm and atmospheric skies. Perfect for collectors of provincial French scenes, post-war European painting, or anyone drawn to works that highlight rustic architecture and rural charm, this piece balances mood and memory with the solidity of form. It pairs beautifully with interiors favouring texture, earth tones, and characterful art rooted in place.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316708712

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