In this evocative nocturnal landscape, Alexander Michael captures the quiet poetry of a moonlit evening by the sea. A silvery moon dominates the sky, radiating light through swirling brushstrokes that fill the night air with movement and depth. The cool palette of deep blues, violets, and turquoise contrasts strikingly with the pale shimmer of moonlight reflected on the water’s surface. Painted in 1983, this work exemplifies Michael’s mature period, marked by dynamic brushwork, emotional luminosity, and a deep fascination with natural light. The dark wooden frame enhances the painting’s atmospheric intensity, giving it a sense of quiet contemplation and timelessness. Oil on cardboard. Signed lower left 'AM 83'.

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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