plate no. 3693

Autunno

Pasquale Celommi, 1901

oilRealismgenre paintingfigureslandscapefieldtreesmountainspath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering figures within a landscape. It also provides practice in creating texture with brushstrokes.

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 figures and the horizon line.
step 02
Establish the sky and distant mountains with thin washes of color.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the trees and foliage, using a variety of greens and browns.
step 04
Add the path, paying attention to its perspective and how it recedes into the distance.
step 05
Begin to define the figures, starting with their basic shapes and then adding details.
step 06
Develop the foreground field with layers of textured brushstrokes, using warm and cool colors.
step 07
Refine the details of the figures, including their clothing and facial features.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · violet

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt umber. Achieve the atmospheric perspective by lightening colors with white and adding a touch of blue as they recede into the distance.

techniques