Title: Fanch Lel; Impressionist Muted Street Scene with Pale Yellow Stone Houses and Slate Roofs Description: Title: French Impressionist Market Scene at Dinan with Church and Figures By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 8.75 x 10.75 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: In this 1998 street market scene by French painter Fanch Lel, a lively crowd gathers for a brocante—or antique fair—outside the medieval church of Dinan, a picturesque walled town in Brittany. The composition captures the bustle of weekend commerce, with figures browsing under large striped parasols, mingling in front of a richly detailed Gothic church façade. The architecture, though loosely rendered, clearly evokes Dinan’s famous Saint-Malo church, with its stained-glass windows and tall spires peeking through the soft pastel haze. Lel brings the atmosphere to life with expressive brushstrokes and a muted but dynamic palette: greys, soft ochres, and pinks are punctuated by pops of red, mustard yellow, and white in the crowd. Figures in hats and summer attire bustle through the square, creating a sense of motion and spontaneity. Lel’s impressionistic handling of the subject places emphasis on the sensory experience of the market—the shifting light, the crowd’s hum, the shade of the canvas tents—rather than fine detail. Collectors interested in French townscapes, markets, or scenes of everyday life will find this piece particularly evocative. With its romantic charm and historic subject matter, it makes a vibrant and timeless addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Reserve: $490.00
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