French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats in a Coastal Harbour

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats in a Coastal Harbour By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 8.75 x 10.5 inches (height x width) Signed: Yes Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition, with minor signs of aging. 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 captivating oil painting by Fanch Lel depicts a lively coastal harbor scene, where a collection of small boats rests in the shallow waters near a quaint village. With an impressionist’s touch, the artist uses quick, textured strokes to convey the natural beauty of the harbor, the boats gently bobbing in the calm water, and the surrounding landscape. The soft pastel colors of the sky blend seamlessly into the pale blue of the sea, while the village in the distance reflects the serenity of the coastal life. The variety of boats, some leaning onto the sandy shore and others floating on the water, adds a sense of movement to the otherwise peaceful setting. The distant hills, subtly painted in muted tones, provide a calming backdrop, grounding the composition. Lel’s masterful brushwork captures the essence of a quiet day by the seaside, where the tranquility of the water and the simplicity of daily harbor life are beautifully depicted.