plate no. 2139

Abendliches Treffen Der Fischer in Einer Taverne Von Mergellina Bei Neapel

Hermann David Salomon Corrodi, 1905

canvas, oilAcademicismlandscapebuildingswaterfiguresboatsskyclouds

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering complex scenes with multiple figures and architectural elements. It also provides practice in capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow on water and buildings.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, figures, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the sky with a base layer of light blue, gradually adding variations in tone and cloud shapes.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the buildings, using a light ochre or beige color.
step 04
Define the water with horizontal strokes, capturing the reflections of the sky and buildings.
step 05
Add details to the figures, paying attention to their proportions and gestures.
step 06
Refine the architectural details, including windows, doors, and decorative elements.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Finish with subtle glazes to unify the colors and create a sense of atmosphere.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red light · viridian

Mix various shades of blue and white for the sky. Use raw umber and yellow ochre for the buildings, adding burnt sienna for warmer tones. Create the water's reflections by mixing colors from the sky and buildings.

techniques

·atmospheric perspective
·broken color
·glazing
·scumbling
·rendering figures

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Failing to establish a strong value structure.
→Ignoring the effects of atmospheric perspective.
→Creating muddy colors by overmixing.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 18x24
·oil paints (ultramarine blue, raw umber, titanium white, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, cadmium red light, viridian)
·linseed oil
·turpentine
·palette
·assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
·palette knife