Glen Orchy / Balmally – Scottish landscape, 1977 oil painting by Alexander Michael

This captivating oil painting captures the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands near Glen Orchy and Balmally. Alexander Michael uses bold brushstrokes and vibrant colours to depict the lush hills, the winding river, and the dramatic sky that define this iconic landscape. A path guides the eye through the valley, flanked by rolling mountains and reflective water, evoking both tranquility and grandeur. The expressive style and impasto technique enhance the natural dynamism of the painting. Oil on canvas. Signed in the bottom right. A striking Highland landscape — perfect for lovers of expressive outdoor scenes and Scottish motifs. Alexander Michael (1939-2024) was a German painter of landscapes, still lifes, and architecture. His works 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 vibrant colours. The conditions of light, colour tones, and the artist's subjective perception are characteristic of his works.