Sunflower field with chickens – original oil painting by Alexander Michael, 1990

This vibrant and detailed painting by Alexander Michael, dated 1990, captures the charm of rural life with a lively sunflower field at the height of summer. Large sunflowers, some bending under their weight, dominate the upper half of the composition in vibrant yellows and greens. Below, a group of three hens and a rooster peck at the ground among rows of purple cabbages and garden foliage. The energetic brushwork and rich palette give this rural scene a joyful and expressive character, reflecting Michael's distinctive, colourful, and textured style. The painting is signed 'AM 90' in the bottom right corner. Painted in oil on a wooden panel and framed in an antique gold frame. A dynamic and cheerful countryside scene, full of colour and life — a delightful piece for collectors of expressive rural art.