plate no. 2385

Almlandschaft Im Ötztal

Albin Egger-Lienz, 1911

canvas, oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapemountainsbuildingshillsskytrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand atmospheric perspective and how to simplify complex landscapes into basic shapes and values. It also provides practice in subtle color mixing and blending to create depth and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, hills, and buildings using light pencil lines.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and divide the canvas into sky and land.
step 03
Apply a thin wash of burnt umber or raw sienna as an underpainting to the entire canvas.
step 04
Mix the sky color (primarily white with a touch of brown or gray) and apply it, blending it smoothly.
step 05
Mix the colors for the mountains and hills, starting with the darkest values and gradually adding lighter tones.
step 06
Paint the buildings using darker shades of brown and gray, paying attention to their simple shapes.
step 07
Add subtle highlights and shadows to the hills and mountains to create a sense of depth and form.
step 08
Refine the details and blend the colors to achieve a soft, atmospheric effect.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · payne's gray · yellow ochre

Mix browns with white for lighter tones, and add a touch of gray or blue to darken the browns. Use yellow ochre to warm up the browns in the foreground.

techniques