plate no. 7629

Купальщицы

canvas, oilRomanticismlandscapetreesriverfigureslandscapesunsetrocks

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the subtleties of light and shadow in a landscape. It also provides practice in rendering realistic foliage and reflections in water.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, river, and figures.
step 02
Establish the overall warm tone of the sky with a thin wash of yellow ochre and burnt sienna.
step 03
Block in the dark masses of the trees and foliage, using a mix of dark greens and browns.
step 04
Begin to define the shapes of the trees, adding highlights and shadows to create depth and texture.
step 05
Paint the river, capturing the reflections of the sky and trees. Use horizontal strokes to suggest the flow of water.
step 06
Add the figures, paying attention to their anatomy and the way light falls on their bodies.
step 07
Paint the rocks and foreground details, adding texture and variation to the surface.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of atmosphere and realism.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · raw umber

secondary · titanium white · cadmium yellow · viridian green

Achieve the warm sunset glow by mixing yellow ochre and burnt sienna. Create the dark greens for the foliage by mixing ultramarine blue and yellow ochre or viridian green. Use titanium white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques