This captivating oil painting is a beautifully composed still life that tells a quiet story. At its heart, a lush bouquet of flowers bursts from a rustic stone jug, radiating natural beauty and warmth. Beside it, a small glass aquarium with a graceful goldfish adds a touch of whimsy and life. On the wall behind, a delicate Bavarian porcelain plate completes the scene, evoking a sense of heritage and homely charm. Painted in a free, impressionistic style with bold, expressive brushstrokes and boarded by a simple wooden frame. The artwork is painted on board by the German painter Alexander Michael, it bears the artits signature on the left bottom as well as his lable on the back. The title of the painting is 'Flowers, gold fish'.

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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