In the neighbour's garden, 1996 – Oil painting by Alexander Michael

This vibrant oil painting from 1996 depicts a lush garden scene, likely viewed from the edge of a terrace, looking into a neighbour's garden. In the foreground are several terracotta pots and a classical urn overflowing with colourful summer flowers. Behind them blooms a wild abundance of sunflowers, hollyhocks, asters, and bright orange flowers among dense foliage. The painting bursts with yellow, pink, and green tones, applied in expressive brushstrokes that create a sense of movement and warmth. The juxtaposition of the structured terrace and the lush, overflowing garden gives the work visual contrast and charm. Oil on cardboard. Signed 'AM 96' in the lower left. Framed in a dark wooden frame, complementing the vibrant palette. Alexander Michael (1939-2024) was a German painter of landscapes, still lifes, and architecture. His paintings can be stylistically attributed to Impressionism or a post-Impressionist style. His loose painting style, applied with confidence, creates a lively and atmospheric effect with visible brushstrokes and bright colours. The conditions of light, colour tones, and the artist's subjective perception are characteristic of his works.