Fanch Lel; French Impressionist Pastel Landscape of Arched Bridge and Riverside Cottages

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Title: Fanch Lel; French Impressionist Pastel Landscape of Arched Bridge and Riverside Cottages

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Title: French Impressionist Market Scene in Sarlat Dordogne by Fanch Lel by Fanch Lel
Signed: yes
Size: 8.5 inches (height) x 10.75 inches (width)
Medium: Oil on board, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition with slight edge wear consistent with age.
Provenance: All the paintings we have for sale by this artist have come from the artist’s estate and have had no previous owners at all.
Description: This vibrant oil painting by French artist Fanch Lel captures the bustling charm of the historic Sarlat market in Dordogne, a region celebrated for its preserved medieval architecture and weekly open-air markets. Painted in Lel’s distinct impressionist style, the scene teems with life as figures browse beneath rows of colorful umbrellas, all set against a backdrop of warm stone buildings and steep rooftops. Loose, expressive brushwork and a palette rich in earthy ochres, soft blues, and warm reds evoke the liveliness and sensory richness of a market day. Lel’s deft composition guides the viewer from the richly textured foreground into the busy stalls and upward to the distinctive silhouettes of Sarlat’s architecture—famed for its Gothic and Renaissance façades. The umbrellas, with their pops of red, green, and yellow, create rhythm and movement throughout the piece. "Marché à Sarlat" is more than a depiction of commerce; it’s a celebration of French daily life, community, and heritage. Ideal for collectors of French market scenes, architectural views, and impressionist compositions, this work invites the viewer to step into a moment alive with color, history, and atmosphere. A must-have for admirers of the Dordogne region or anyone seeking an evocative slice of provincial France.

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Fanch Lel; French Impressionist Pastel Landscape of Arched Bridge and Riverside Cottages

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