French Impressionist Oil Painting of Sunlit Breton Chapel with Figures

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Sunlit Breton Chapel with Figures By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 6.25 x 8.75 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 vibrant painting by Fanch Lel captures a charming scene outside a Breton chapel, bustling with subtle activity. Framed by tall, expressive trees, the chapel stands at the heart of the composition with its rustic stone structure and a steep, pointed steeple reaching into a sky painted with gentle, dappled strokes of pastel hues. The artist employs thick, textured brushstrokes that give life to the foliage, evoking a sense of movement as though a breeze rustles through the trees. Figures are scattered along the chapel grounds, seemingly engaged in conversation or quiet observation, adding a lively human element to this serene setting. The color palette, dominated by earthy greens, soft blues, and delicate purples, enhances the tranquil atmosphere of this rural gathering spot, while bold dashes of red and orange on the figures’ clothing subtly draw the viewer’s eye across the scene.