Title: Fanch Lel; Impressionist Coastal Fishing Village with Moored Boats in Ouessant in Brittany, 2008 Description: Title: French Impressionist Landscape of Lakeside Town with Birch Tree and Boats By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 16.25 x 13 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: In this atmospheric lakeside scene, French artist Fanch Lel captures a peaceful view over a turquoise body of water, likely inspired by one of France’s many scenic lakes or riverside towns—possibly along the shores of Lake Annecy or near the Dordogne region. A solitary birch tree dominates the foreground, its delicate branches reaching skyward and framing the vista beyond. Across the glistening water, a collection of boats drifts serenely while a domed building and distant rooftops hug the shoreline. Lel’s brushwork is loose and expressive, allowing pastel tones of grey, pink, and blue to blend softly into one another, creating a moody sky that contrasts beautifully with the stillness of the water. The white sailboat and flickers of red punctuate the composition, drawing the eye into the painting’s depths. With its gentle palette and impressionist rendering, this work conveys a moment of reflection in nature—ideal for collectors who appreciate plein air-style painting, peaceful European vistas, or scenes that evoke travel and memory. The natural framing created by the tree and foliage offers a sense of quiet observation, as though the viewer is perched on a high path overlooking the lake below. This original oil painting would be a beautiful addition to any space seeking calm, subtle colour, and timeless scenic charm.
Reserve: $447.00
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