Title: Fanch Lel; French Harbour Oil Painting of Boats Lighthouse and Rocky Shoreline at Low Tide, 1986 Description: Title: French Coastal Oil Painting of Seaside Village with Red Roofs Reflected in Water By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 13 x 16.25 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 dynamic oil on board by French artist Fanch Lel captures a softened impression of a seaside village, its red-roofed buildings glimmering in mirrored reflection across a tranquil body of water. The palette is subdued and atmospheric—dominated by warm terracotta, blush, and peach tones set against a sky of soft grey and muted lavender. Painted in Lel’s signature impressionist style, this piece blends abstract and representational elements to evoke both place and feeling. The architecture is hinted at with blurred brushstrokes, suggesting old stone houses perched along a quiet coastal strip. Their bright tiled roofs stand in vibrant contrast to the overcast sky and deep water below. This piece likely depicts a Mediterranean or Atlantic coastal town—perhaps on the Côte d’Azur or Brittany coastline—regions known for their warm-toned buildings and scenic harbours. The composition is both minimal and evocative, with the lower half of the painting entirely devoted to the shimmering surface of the water, capturing the play of light and colour with painterly grace. Ideal for collectors who appreciate atmospheric seascapes, French coastal towns, or abstract impressionist art, this painting would be equally at home in a modern interior or a beach-inspired décor scheme. Its soft energy and restrained palette lend a peaceful, contemplative quality to the work, offering a quiet moment of reflection through art.
Reserve: $557.00
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