French Coastal Seascape with Lighthouse Markers and Crashing Waves

Title: French Coastal Seascape with Lighthouse Markers and Crashing Waves
by Fanche Lel
Size: 7 inches (height) x 9.25 inches (width)
Oil painting on card, unframed
Condition: The painting is in good condition, with minor signs of handling at the edges.
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 bold seascape by Fanch Lel captures the drama and movement of the French coast, where jagged rocks meet crashing waves under a wide, ever-changing sky. Painted in thick, gestural strokes, the texture of the acrylic amplifies the energy of the scene—especially where white foam smashes against the shoreline in rhythmic arcs.

In the distance, two small lighthouse markers rise like quiet guardians from the sea, their presence steady amidst the churning water. The colour palette is predominantly cool blues and greys with subtle hints of ochre in the rocks, adding warmth and balance to the composition.

A wonderful study in both movement and stillness, this piece reveals Lel’s intuitive understanding of coastal life and his ability to distill atmosphere with confident, expressive brushwork.