This painting, titled 'Castelsardo, Sardinia' and dated 1978, captures the stunning hillside village of Castelsardo on the northern coast of the Italian island. Bathed in Mediterranean light, the clustered white houses with red roofs climb the slope toward a prominent medieval fortress. A golden field stretches out in the foreground, with the deep blue of the sea glimmering in the distance. Alexander Michael renders the scene in an expressive and vibrant style, using quick brushstrokes and a warm, sunlit palette that reflects the region’s unique atmosphere. Excecuted in oil on canvas. The signature 'AM 78' appears in the lower left corner. A simple wooden frame encases the work, allowing the rich, Mediterranean tones to shine.

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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