Garden clematis with watering cans, 2000 – Oil painting by Alexander Michael

In this vibrant composition titled 'Garden Clematis with Watering Cans', dated 2000, the artist Alexander Michael captures a lush and intimate garden setting. Two metal watering cans are placed on a tiled terrace, surrounded by an abundance of flowering plants, terracotta pots, and colourful garden ornaments. A flowering clematis dominates the background, displaying white and purple hues against a wall. Oil painting on cardboard. The signature 'AM 2000' is located at the bottom right. A dark red wooden frame adds a warm touch that highlights the vivid tones of the painting. Alexander Michael (1939-2024) was a German painter of landscapes, still lifes, and architecture, associated with late Impressionism. His free painting style, applied with confidence, creates a lively and atmospheric effect with visible brushstrokes and vibrant colours.