Fermoyle House, Brandon Bay, Ireland, 1976 - Oil painting by Alexander Michael

Painted in 1976, this expressive landscape captures the majestic Fermoyle House nestled amidst the verdant hills of Brandon Bay, Ireland. Alexander Michael renders the scene with bold, gestural brushstrokes that convey both the grandeur of the old manor and the wild beauty of the Irish countryside. The house, perched high on a sunlit hill, dominates the composition, while a stone bridge in the foreground guides the eye through fields shimmering with green and gold. The dramatic sky, filled with shifting shades of blue and grey, enhances the atmosphere — a moment between light and shadow, calm and impending rain. Michael's vivid use of colour and texture transforms the landscape into a vibrant symphony of movement, light, and mood, reflecting his deep connection to nature and his painterly sensitivity to place. Oil on canvas. Signed bottom left 'AM 76'. 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 bright colours. The conditions of light, colour tones, and the artist's subjective perception are characteristic of his works.