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Title: Fanch Lel; French Coastal Landscape with Windswept Trees at Golfe du Morbihan Brittany

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Title: French Coastal Landscape with Windswept Trees at Golfe du Morbihan Brittany by Fanch Lel
Signed: Bottom right corner
Size: 14.75 x 18.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: Good condition overall. Minor edge wear and some surface abrasion consistent with age and handling. Painted on textured board with visible impasto.
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 vivid oil painting, Fanch Lel captures the quiet drama of the Golfe du Morbihan, a natural harbour along the southern coast of Brittany. The composition features three windswept trees leaning inland, shaped by the persistent Atlantic breeze, with a small white cottage nestled near the water’s edge. The sea glimmers under a shifting sky, with hints of sunlight breaking through moody blue and grey clouds. The Golfe du Morbihan is a region celebrated for its unique geography—a “little sea” dotted with islands and edged by dramatic peninsulas. Lel’s interpretation distils its essence through his expressive brushwork and restrained palette. He uses dashes of green, soft grey, blue, and pale coral to create a sense of rhythmic movement across both land and sky. The trees, their trunks streaked with orange and white highlights, act as natural verticals framing the central view. Their asymmetrical spacing and directional lean give the scene a dynamic yet balanced quality. Meanwhile, the distant shoreline and house offer a grounded, human presence amid the coastal expanse. This work is ideal for collectors of French coastal landscapes or those with a connection to Brittany’s southwest. Its contemplative composition and natural palette make it a versatile addition to interiors seeking quiet texture and atmospheric tone.

Reserve: $514.00

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Fanch Lel; French Coastal Landscape with Windswept Trees at Golfe du Morbihan Brittany

Name: Fanch Lel; French Coastal Landscape with Windswept Trees at Golfe du Morbihan Brittany
SKU: 225691978
Price: 240 USD
Availability: InStock