Garden with flowering apple tree – oil painting by Alexander Michael, 1997

This oil painting from 1997 captures a tranquil spring garden scene centred around a flowering apple tree. Its delicate white and pale pink blossoms spread across a lush natural space filled with stones, grass, tulips, and daffodils. The surroundings seem almost enchanted, a calm and secluded refuge full of seasonal renewal. In the background stands a rustic wooden house with a tiled roof, adding warmth and domestic charm. A brushwork rich in impasto and vibrant textures brings depth and life to the scene, immersing the viewer in a dense tapestry of spring growth. Oil on cardboard. Signed 'AM 97' in the lower left. Framed in a dark reddish-brown wooden frame, which complements the earthy tones and welcoming nature of the composition.