Oil painting by Alexander Michael – Bastia, Corsica, 1978

This expressive oil painting from 1978 captures the lively Mediterranean port city of Bastia, located in the north of Corsica. At the centre of the painting is a dense group of pastel buildings nestled on a hill. The Church of Saint John the Baptist, with its two baroque towers, dominates the city. In the foreground, a bustling port with many small boats whose reflections shimmer in the coloured water. A boat on the right adds movement to the scene. The background of green mountains gives depth to the composition, while the blue and white sky contrasts harmoniously with the sunlit architecture. Oil on cardboard. Signed at the bottom left 'AM 78'. The work is framed in a classic dark wood frame with a gold border, in good condition with some signs of wear.