French School

Majestic Coastal Cliffs with Seabirds and a Distant Sailboat A Captivating Sea

20th Century

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of French Seascape with Gulls and Sea Stacks By Fanch Lel Signed: yes Size: 10.25 x 8.5 inches (height x width) Oil painting on cardboard, un...

Title: French Impressionist Coastal Landscape with Clifftop Cottage and Evening Sky By Fanch Lel Size: 10.5 x 13.75 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition:...

The setting is the French coast, on a tranquil summer's evening. Clouds are drawing in, the sky is turning dusky pink and purple, but there is still time left for play, for the children on the beach...

Mid Century Expressionist oil on canvas seascape of the Mediterranean coastline at Cassis in the South of France. The painting is signed bottom left but as yet undeciphered. Title to the rear stretcher. Presented in a fine gilt and patinated custom wood frame. This stunning seascape captures the raw, untamed beauty of a rocky coastline with impeccable detail. The painting uses a rich palette of blues and earthy browns to depict the tumultuous waves crashing against rugged cliffs. The artist's skilful use of texture and brushwork brings the scene to life, with the churning sea appearing almost animated in its movement. The contrast between the cool, turbulent water and the warm, solid rocks creates a dynamic tension, drawing the viewer's eye along the coast. Unique to this piece is the artist’s ability to convey the mood of nature’s relentless power while also highlighting the serene beauty of the ocean. The careful layering of colours and precise composition make this artwork a captivating interpretation of nature’s untamed forces. Some of the composition and use of colours is reminiscent of the works of Achille-Émile Othon Friesz...