Title: Fanch Lel; French Impressionist Oil of Twin Turrets and Trees Reflected in River Scene Description: Title: Coastal Church and Fishing Boats in Morning Light with Pink Sky By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 10.5 x 14.75 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: This delicate 1996 painting by French artist Fanch Lel captures a peaceful coastal village, where a small group of fishing boats rests on the shore under a soft morning sky brushed with pastel pink and cream. In the background, a modest stone church with a square tower anchors the scene, flanked by traditional Breton-style buildings. The palette is cool and restrained, with washes of grey-blue, sandy ochre, and blush lending the work a quiet, contemplative atmosphere. Painted with Fanch Lel’s signature blend of stylization and Impressionist influence, this coastal vignette is evocative of rural Normandy or Brittany—regions often frequented by artists for their unique light and atmospheric charm. The composition is balanced and gentle, the brushwork confident but soft. Boats are rendered with simple shapes and light touches of detail, grounding the work in a sense of everyday life while allowing the palette and mood to dominate. The depiction of boats at low tide—still and grounded—has symbolic as well as visual appeal. It suggests a moment of rest, of rhythm with nature and community. Combined with the chapel, the painting carries a sense of place that speaks to both solitude and belonging. Ideal for collectors of French provincial landscapes, coastal themes, or those drawn to paintings with quiet energy and historic charm. The manageable scale also makes it perfect for framing and display in intimate or layered interior spaces.
Reserve: $615.00
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