French Impressionist Oil Painting of Coastal Village Church at Dusk

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Coastal Village Church at Dusk By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 10.5 x 13.75 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 piece by Fanch Lel depicts a serene coastal village with a prominent church steeple rising against a dramatic, moody sky. The clouds appear to swirl, suggesting an impending storm or the quiet calm of dusk. The quaint white houses with dark roofs and hints of red provide a stark contrast against the darkened sky, while the church stands as the focal point, drawing the viewer’s eye upward. The sea in the foreground is painted with soft, flowing strokes, evoking gentle waves meeting the shoreline. The use of cool tones and gentle textures brings a tranquil yet introspective quality to this coastal scene, capturing the timeless beauty of a small village by the water.