This vivid oil painting from 1996 presents a lush garden scene, likely viewed from the edge of a terrace—looking into a neighbor’s garden. In the foreground stand several terracotta pots and a classical urn, brimming with colorful summer flowers. Behind them blooms a wild abundance of sunflowers, hollyhocks, asters, and vibrant orange blossoms among dense greenery. The painting bursts with yellow, pink, and green tones, applied in expressive brushstrokes that create a sense of movement and warmth. The juxtaposition of the structured terrace and the lush, overflowing garden gives the piece visual contrast and charm. Oil on Chipboard. Signed 'AM 96' in the lower left. Framed in a dark wooden frame, complementing the vibrant palette.

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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