French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats in a Harbor at Dusk

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats in a Harbor at Dusk By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 5.75 x 8.75 inches (height x width) Oil painting on card, 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: In this atmospheric composition, Fanch Lel captures the tranquility of a harbor at dusk, where a lighthouse stands tall amidst a gathering of moored boats. The lighthouse, painted in subtle whites and creams, serves as a beacon against a brooding, deep blue-purple sky, which hints at the transition between day and night. Lel’s mastery of light and shadow is evident in the yellow glow cast on the boats, their vibrant hues reflecting onto the calm waters below. The boats themselves, painted in vivid yellows and oranges, contrast sharply against the dark water and sky, creating a visual rhythm across the scene. Each boat’s reflection ripples in the water, adding depth and movement to the otherwise still setting. The distant shoreline, brushed in earthy tones, frames the scene with a gentle curvature, enhancing the sense of enclosure within the harbor. The painting’s textured surface and muted yet expressive color palette evoke a quiet, contemplative mood, as though capturing a fleeting moment of peace before night fully descends.