French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats in La Trinité Harbor

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats in La Trinité Harbor By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 6 x 8 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 atmospheric Impressionist painting, titled La Trinité, captures the peaceful charm of fishing boats along the shoreline of La Trinité, a picturesque coastal village. Created in 1992 by the artist Fanch Lel, the piece showcases Lel’s adept use of texture and color to evoke a serene scene by the sea. The composition centers around a group of small, moored fishing boats, painted in shades of blue and brown, gently bobbing in the reflective waters. The boats are portrayed with a loose yet intentional brushstroke, adding depth and movement to the calm waters. The background reveals a row of village buildings, their whitewashed facades and dark roofs creating a harmonious contrast against the soft colors of the boats and water. Touches of red on a few of the buildings bring warmth to the otherwise cool-toned palette, subtly drawing the viewer’s eye across the scene. The sky is rendered in light blues and hints of yellow, creating a soft, diffused light that suggests a clear, calm day. Lel’s expressive strokes blend the sky seamlessly into the horizon, emphasizing the sense of tranquility and timelessness in this idyllic setting. The subtle interplay of light and shadow on the water enhances the painting’s peaceful atmosphere, capturing the essence of La Trinité’s coastal beauty. This piece offers a serene glimpse into daily life by the sea, where the boats rest quietly in the harbor, embodying the gentle rhythm of coastal life.