This painting from 1994 presents a scenic view of the eastern shore of Fraueninsel on Lake Chiemsee, Bavaria and is a characteristic example of Alexander Michael’s lively, impressionist-inspired landscape painting. In the foreground, the gently moving lake water, wooden pier elements, and shoreline vegetation dominate the composition. To the right, dense foliage and reeds lead toward a small group of simple lakeside buildings with red-tiled roofs, which stand out warmly against the cooler blues of the lake. The background opens toward the lake with lightly suggested boats and piers, creating a strong sense of depth and spatial openness. The sky is rendered in light, animated tones, reinforcing the calm and inviting atmosphere of island life in summer. The painting is signed and dated 'AM 94' in the lower left corner.

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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