Garden Flower Basket, 2000 – Oil Painting by Alexander Michael

In 'Garden Flower Basket', dated 2000, artist Alexander Michael depicts a lush, colorful garden terrace. At the center stands a large flower basket overflowing with geraniums, lavender, and various summer blooms. Stone steps in the background lead to a partially open door, creating depth and inviting the viewer into the intimate outdoor space. Terracotta pots, a bench, and decorative garden elements add charm and domestic warmth to the composition. Painted in oil on chipboard. The signature 'AM 2000' appears in the lower left corner. A dark reddish-brown wooden frame encloses the painting, complementing the warm tones and enhancing the richness of the image.

Alexander Michael (1939-2024) was a German landscape, still life and architectural painter. His paintings can be stylistically assigned to Impressionism or a late Impressionist style. His loose painting style, applied with a sure hand, creates a lively and atmospheric effect with visible brushstrokes and bright colors. The light conditions, color tones and the artist's subjective perception are characteristic of his works.

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Measures:
Width: 18.7" (47.5 cm)
Height: 14.76" (37.5 cm)
Inside width: 15.35" (39 cm)
Inside height: 11.42" (29 cm)


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.

Dimensions:
Height: 14.76 in.
Width: 18.7 in.
Depth: 1.18 in.

Category: Paintings
Origin: Germany
Materials: Oil Paint, Wood

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.