This painting by Alexander Michael captures the serene beauty of the Provençal countryside. Tall, slender trees reminiscent of cypresses rise gracefully against a clear blue sky, while a small farmhouse with pale yellow walls and a bright roof nestles harmoniously in the background. Rendered in soft greens and blues, the composition evokes a tranquil and sunlit atmosphere characteristic of southern European landscapes. Michael’s loose, expressive brushwork and luminous palette convey both the warmth of the region and a deep sense of stillness and simplicity — a poetic homage to rural life in the South of France. Oil on cardboard. Signed lower left 'AM 78'.

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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