Summer Field with Trees, 1972 – Oil painting by Alexander Michael

This painting by Alexander Michael, dated 1972, depicts a vibrant summer landscape with three prominent trees rising above a textured and wild meadow. The expressive, impasto brushwork conveys a sense of vibrant movement and depth. The colour palette blends rich greens and earthy tones against a backdrop of light turquoise sky. Executed in oil on cardboard, the artist's signature 'AM 72' appears in the bottom left corner. A simple cream wooden frame complements the presentation, highlighting the natural theme without distraction. Alexander Michael (1939-2024) was a German painter known for landscapes, still lifes, and architecture. His works can be stylistically attributed to Impressionism or a Post-Impressionist style. His loose, confidently applied painting style creates a lively 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.