This expressive rural scene by German artist Alexander Michael, dated 1972, is a vibrant portrayal of farmland and countryside life in a bold, impressionistic style. The foreground features cultivated fields in rich browns and ochres, with clear furrow lines leading the eye toward the center of the composition. On either side, golden crops and freshly plowed soil dominate the landscape, framed by clusters of green trees and small farmhouses nestled in the middle distance. A tree-covered hill range stretches across the horizon, grounding the composition. Above, the dramatic sky, painted in dynamic brushstrokes of blue, gray, and hints of pink, adds intensity and movement, showcasing Michael’s command of expressive color and texture. The painting is signed 'AM 72' in the lower right. Oil on wooden plate. A powerful and colorful rural scene, filled with texture, rhythm, and character — a fine example of Alexander Michael’s landscape work.

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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