plate no. 4013

Bäume in Hügeliger Landschaft

Georg Tappert, 1918

oilExpressionismlandscapetreeslandscapefieldsskypathbuildings

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex forms into geometric shapes and using color to define planes and create depth. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a landscape with expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees and the path.
step 02
Block in the large shapes of the sky, fields, and trees with diluted washes of color.
step 03
Begin adding darker values to define the shadows and forms within the trees and foliage.
step 04
Introduce the yellow tones of the fields, varying the shades to create depth and interest.
step 05
Refine the shapes of the trees, using distinct brushstrokes to suggest foliage.
step 06
Add details to the path and the distant buildings, keeping them simple and suggestive.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and value contrast to achieve a cohesive and expressive effect.
step 08
Add final highlights to the trees and fields to create a sense of light and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · sap green · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · cerulean blue · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by blending yellow and blue, and vary the tones by adding white or umber. Achieve the field colors by mixing yellow ochre with touches of green and umber.

techniques