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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)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316708712
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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