Title: Fanch Lel; French Impressionist Seascape with Red Sailed Boats and Lighthouse Description: Title: Impressionist French Port Scene with Colourful Sails and Pink Skies By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 8.75 x 11.75 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition with expressive texture throughout; minor surface wear and edge scuffing present. 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 vibrant harbour painting by Fanch Lel from 1993 bursts with expressive colour and movement, capturing a dreamlike interpretation of a French fishing port at sunset. Painted in oil on a textured wood panel, the scene features a cluster of traditional sailboats floating gently in turquoise shallows, their sails rendered in ochre, rust, and soft white against a backdrop of dusky lilac and rose-pink skies. Lel’s bold, impressionistic technique is on full display here, with visible brushwork and areas of exposed woodgrain lending the work a raw, spontaneous quality. The horizon is diffused into bands of violet and blue, suggesting the last light of day. Figures are absent, allowing the boats themselves—each with distinctive sail shapes and hulls—to become the primary subjects. This piece is ideal for collectors seeking a lively maritime scene or a standout coastal painting with contemporary flair. The pastel palette, softened textures, and rhythmic layout of the masts and sails evoke both joy and nostalgia. It would sit beautifully in a seaside home, eclectic gallery wall, or modern interior seeking a splash of colour and movement.
Reserve: $432.00
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