Oil painting by Alexander Michael - Chiemsee near Mittendorf 1990

In this lively composition, Alexander Michael captures a tranquil view of Chiemsee near Mittendorf. The scene opens through a natural frame of lush green trees, guiding the eye towards the lake where small white sailboats glide across the shimmering blue water. The foliage, painted with quick and vibrant brushstrokes, conveys the freshness of summer light and the movement of leaves in the breeze. Michael's expressive impasto technique and his subtle modulation of greens and blues create a lively interplay between shadow and sunlight. The result is a composition that is both immediate and harmonious — a moment of calm, rendered with the artist's characteristic energy and sensitivity to the rhythm of nature. Oil on cardboard. Signed at the bottom left 'AM 90'. 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 vibrant 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.