French Impressionist Oil Painting of a Quiet Post-tide Moment in a Small Village

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of a Quiet Post-tide Moment in a Small Village By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 3.5 x 5.5 inches (height x width) Signed: Yes Oil painting on cardboard, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition. 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 piece, titled Après la Marée (After the Tide), captures a quiet post-tide moment in a small coastal village. In this artwork, three figures stand along the shore, with boats at rest and the rustic white cottages in the background. The small fishing boats suggest a coastal lifestyle, with their distinctive structures set against the muted grey sky and landscape. The stark contrast between the dark, earthy tones of the figures and the bright white homes with blue window accents adds depth to the composition. The serene yet somewhat somber mood of the painting reflects the rhythm of daily life in a fishing village, when the sea retreats and the day continues. The painting’s simplicity and the muted palette give it a quiet, reflective atmosphere, typical of Fanch Lel’s portrayal of coastal scenes.