A great oil painting which features water lilies, floating leaves, and reflected light, rendered with thick brushwork and earthy tones. A leafy branch overhangs the water from the upper right, adding a sense of depth and layering. The expressive artwork is painted with oil on wood in an Impressionist style, with quick, visible brushstrokes and earthy, natural colors. Painted by the German artist Alexander Michael in 1972, it bears his signature on the lower right side and a inscription on the rewerse. The title of the painting is 'Near Bad Abach'.

Alexander Michael (1939-2024) was a German landscape, still life and architectural painter. His paintings can be stylistically assigned to Impressionism or a late Impressionist style. His loose painting style, applied with a sure hand, creates a lively and atmospheric effect with visible brushstrokes and bright colors. The light conditions, color tones and the artist's subjective perception are characteristic of his works.

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