French Impressionist Oil Painting of Resting Boats on a Tranquil Shoreline

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Resting Boats on a Tranquil Shoreline By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 7.5 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 painting captures a peaceful seaside scene where two boats rest upon a sandy shore, with a bright blue sky and gentle waves in the background. The boats, weathered and showing signs of frequent use, are positioned at an angle that suggests they have been pulled up onto the sand, safely away from the water. The foreground boat, painted in tones of white and soft brown with hints of red on its lower edges, shows the artist’s careful attention to texture and form, reflecting the rugged, rustic nature of seafaring vessels. The distant horizon features two sailboats gliding gracefully on the calm sea, their white sails catching the sunlight, adding a sense of quiet movement to the composition. The sky is a mix of soft blue and fluffy clouds, enhancing the coastal atmosphere and reflecting the calm yet breezy day. Strokes of white and turquoise in the water’s surface capture the shimmering reflections of light and wave patterns, which contrast against the sandy shore and earthy tones of the boats. The scene’s composition, with the boats and sailboats set against a vast expanse of blue water, conveys a sense of solitude and peace by the sea, inviting the viewer to imagine the simple, slow rhythms of coastal life. The artist’s choice of color and brushwork brings depth and vibrancy to the landscape, capturing the interplay between sky, sea, and shore in a harmonious coastal tableau.