Oil painting by Alexander Michael – Mountain Chalets, 1980

This vibrant oil painting from 1980 captures a serene alpine spring landscape. Several rustic mountain chalets stand in the foreground, their dark wood contrasting with the sunlit hill. Flowering fruit trees, likely cherry or apple trees, line a winding path that guides the viewer's gaze into the scene. A wooden fence enhances the rural charm. In the distance, a range of snow-capped mountains rises, painted in expressive shades of blue, purple, and white. The composition evokes both depth and a strong sense of seasonal change. Oil on cardboard. Signed at the bottom right 'AM 80'. Framed in an elegant gilded frame with a slight patina, in good condition. Alexander Michael (1939-2024) was a German painter known for 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 brush strokes and vibrant colours. The conditions of light, colour tones, and the artist's subjective perception are characteristic of his works.