This oil painting from 1997 captures a tranquil spring garden scene centered around a blooming apple tree. Its delicate white and pale pink blossoms stretch across a lush natural space filled with stones, grass, tulips, and daffodils. The surroundings seem almost enchanted, a quiet, secluded retreat full of seasonal renewal. In the background stands a rustic wooden house with a tiled roof, adding warmth and domestic charm. Rich impasto brushwork and vibrant textures bring depth and life to the scene, immersing the viewer in a dense tapestry of spring growth. Oil on chipboard. Signed 'AM 97' in the lower left. Framed in a dark reddish-brown wooden frame, which complements the earthy tones and inviting nature of the composition.

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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