Title: Fanch Lel; Impressionist Coastal Landscape with Blue Fishing Boat and White Cottages Description: Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishermen Rowing by Countryside Cottage By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 12.75 x 16 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 richly textured oil painting by French artist Fanch Lel captures a charming rustic scene of everyday countryside life. A small boat drifts along a gently rippled waterway, where two figures—possibly fishermen or locals—row quietly under dappled afternoon light. Nearby, a simple, dark-gabled cottage sits nestled among loosely painted trees, its sloping roof catching glints of pale yellow, aqua, and green as sunlight filters through the leaves. Lel’s characteristically expressive brushwork and thick application of paint lend a sense of life and movement to the composition. The sky is softly luminous, painted in soft lavender and pale blue tones that give the entire scene a nostalgic, dreamlike quality. In the background, trees lean gently in the breeze, framing the modest cottage with a blend of impressionistic gesture and rural romance. The overall atmosphere is peaceful yet animated, as if pausing to capture a fleeting moment between work and rest—a visual ode to traditional French rural life. Whether inspired by the northern regions of Normandy or the softer climes of the Loire, the work beautifully encapsulates the mood of countryside harmony. Perfect for collectors drawn to figurative landscapes, riverside scenes, or pastoral French subjects, this piece offers both a narrative and decorative appeal. Its muted but rich palette and human presence make it suitable for spaces focused on natural textures, nostalgia, and timeless charm.
Reserve: $648.00
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