plate no. 1660

Autumn Landscape

Maurice de Vlaminck, 1905

oilFauvismlandscapelandscapetreeshillsskyfoliageautumn

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive color mixing and applying bold, visible brushstrokes to create texture and form. It also provides practice in simplifying a landscape into basic shapes and colors.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the landscape: horizon line, hills, and major tree groupings.
step 02
Establish the sky color with a thin wash of pale blue-green.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color for the hills and fields, using simplified shapes and bold colors.
step 04
Begin adding the red foliage, varying the shades and tones to create depth.
step 05
Use short, directional brushstrokes to define the forms of the trees and bushes.
step 06
Add details such as the suggestion of paths and buildings with small strokes of contrasting color.
step 07
Refine the color relationships and adjust values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall composition.

color palette

primary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

secondary · sap green · titanium white · burnt sienna

Mix various shades of red by combining cadmium red with yellow ochre and burnt sienna. Create greens by mixing ultramarine blue and yellow ochre. Use white to lighten colors and create tints.

techniques