Title: Fanch Lel; French Impressionist Oil Painting of French Seascape with Gulls and Sea Stacks, 1996 Description: Title: French Impressionist Fishing Boats at Rest in Misty Harbour Bateaux au Repos By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 13 x 16 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition with minor signs of wear and handling along the edges consistent with age. 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: Titled Bateaux au Repos (“Boats at Rest”), this evocative oil painting by French artist Fanch Lel captures a quiet maritime scene filled with atmosphere and subtle tension. A group of moored fishing boats huddle together in a misty harbour, their hulls dark against the glassy, reflective water. The sky is dense with textured greys and pale blues, suggesting an early morning haze or the calm before a coastal storm. Lel’s signature impressionist brushwork brings life to the overcast mood, with layered strokes and impasto techniques conveying both the heaviness of the sky and the quiet lapping of the tide. Subtle dashes of red and orange hint at life aboard the boats—perhaps tarps, buoys, or distant figures—while the surrounding dock and buildings fade into abstraction. This harbour scene likely draws inspiration from one of France’s northern coastal regions, such as Brittany or Normandy, known for their active fishing industries and muted, moody seascapes. The title itself reinforces the moment of stillness—boats at rest, docked after a long night at sea or waiting patiently for calmer waters. Collectors of marine art, French coastal scenes, or impressionist seascapes will find this piece especially resonant. With its rich textures and quiet drama, Bateaux au Repos adds a contemplative, timeless elegance to any interior.
Reserve: $399.00
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