"BALCONY OVER MANHATTAN"

by the world famous French artist

FANCH LEDAN

Welcome to the Heart of New York City. Enjoy the view of the skyline of Manhattan Island from a penthouse Balcony overlooking Central Park. Check out the Piccasso hanging to the left of the balcony door!

This one is on CANVAS! The print is hand signed and numbered by FANCH himself in gold market. The image is APPROX: 10" by 16". It is in MINT condition, having never been framed or stretched.

#2 FROM THE CANVAS EDITION OF 195!

Intriguing horizons dappled with an endless palette of blazing color…Fanch Ledan’s joyous, whimsical depictions of life reflect his creative vision, indomitable spirit of adventure and ebullient personality.

The artist and his trusty paintbrush have traveled far off the beaten path to the nooks and corners of the Earth. Along the way, he has uncovered a mélange of cultural heritages, ranging from Paris and the sassy side of France to the Amalfi coast, the British Isles, Australia and California. Through his group of paintings called Windows on the World, viewers can peek out beyond window frames and enter a sublime world. The sharp, bold lines of his interiors leave one curious to know who might live there, while vivid landscapes reflect Impressionistic and Surrealistic influences and splendid graphic design.

Noted for his attention to geography, architecture, placement of subject matter and period detail, Fanch has been a significant presence at the prestigious Park West Gallery, both on land and at sea, for some years. And his artistic reputation expanded even further when in 1990 Blinder Fine Arts published a stunning large-format art book titled The Collected Works of Fanch Ledan.

Within the collection of paintings are his delightful Dream Places, which are alive with color, vitality and hints of Impressionism, and give one a sense of well-being; the acrylic-rendered "Palm Beach Court" is a fine example. "A Garden in Paris" captures a perfect moment, with two children gleefully romping under leafy trees, while a Parisian, legs crossed, is engrossed in the morning newspaper. "Breakfast in Sausalito" sets out a table for two with fresh-cut flowers, morning coffee, a bowl of fruit and tiny glasses of brandy. The balcony setting overlooking a breezy bay filled with sailboats is a dreamy scenario that sets the heart aflutter. In various ways, sometimes striking, sometimes subtle, the Dream Places paintings acknowledge Degas, van Gogh, Chagall, Picasso, Mondrian and others; the nod to old masters is another playful Fanch trademark. He remarks, "Greatness can’t be ignored."

Fanch, whose first name is a Breton nickname for François, was born and raised in Brittany within a loving family. A boyish 51 with a quick smile on his lips, he is married and the father of two young children. In 1975, the artist completed his first editions of lithographs and has since had numerous one-man exhibitions and group shows in galleries around the world. An avid athlete, outdoorsman and adventurer, Fanch divides his creative time between his studio in Paris and a home/studio in Sausalito, California. Speaking and writing flawless English, Fanch shared his life, dreams and expectations with Onboard Media.

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