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Fanch Lel
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Village de Laroque, Aveyron, France

1992

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Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Village de Laroque, Aveyron, France By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 8.75 x 10.75 inches (height x width) Signed: Yes Oil painting on board, 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 charming landscape painting depicts the tranquil village of Laroque, nestled within the lush region of Aveyron, France. Painted in 1992, Fanch Lel captures the quintessential beauty of rural French life, offering a window into the serene and undisturbed atmosphere of a historic provincial village. The scene is bathed in the soft light of an overcast sky, where subtle blues and grays dominate the atmosphere, creating a gentle contrast with the warmth of the village’s buildings. The rooftops, painted in rich terracotta, harmonize with the surrounding landscape of verdant trees and rolling hills, adding texture and depth to the composition. Lel’s use of impasto in key areas, such as the trees and reflections in the water, brings an added dimensionality to the piece, evoking the tactile feel of nature’s organic beauty. The water in the foreground acts as a reflective mirror, subtly rippling with light strokes of green and lavender, suggesting the movement of the wind across the surface. Lel’s impressionistic brushwork captures the timeless charm of this rustic village, evoking a sense of quietude and calm that transports the viewer into the heart of the French countryside. The muted palette and soft tonal transitions lend the painting an almost dreamlike quality, inviting the viewer to linger on the tranquil scene. This piece would resonate with admirers of both impressionist and plein-air traditions, and it would make a perfect addition to collections focused on pastoral landscapes or the charm of rural Europe.
  • Creator:
    Fanch Lel (1930, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1992
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509315294452

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