French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fisherman in the Bay of Shrimp Fishing

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fisherman in the Bay of Shrimp Fishing By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 7 x 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 Pêcheur dans la baie du Mont pour la pêche au Bouquet (“Fisherman in the Bay of Mont for Shrimp Fishing”), painted by Fanch Lel in 2012, depicts a fisherman on the shoreline. He is holding a shrimp net, making his way through the water, with a background scene showing distant rocks and a lighthouse. The bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors bring an energy to the scene, capturing the motion of the fisherman as he engages in traditional shrimp fishing, a common practice in the area around Mont Saint-Michel. The use of blues, greens, and yellows in the figure contrasts with the surrounding rugged landscape and the deep blue water, creating a sense of harmony between the fisherman and his environment. This is an expressive piece, full of life and movement, with the added context of the local fishing tradition enriching its significance.