plate no. 1079

Bačejkaŭ, manor of Ciechanowiecki

oilRomanticismcityscapebuildinghorsesskytreeslandscapefigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering complex shapes with simplified forms. It also provides practice in depicting figures and animals in motion.

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 horizon line and the placement of the buildings and tree.
step 02
Establish the sky with a gradient of light yellow to pale gray.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the buildings and the ground with simplified color masses.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, columns, and roof lines.
step 05
Paint the tree, focusing on the overall shape and the distribution of branches and leaves.
step 06
Add the figures and horses, simplifying their forms and focusing on their movement.
step 07
Refine the details and values, paying attention to the atmospheric perspective.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

Mix yellow ochre and white for the sky and buildings. Use raw umber and burnt sienna for the ground and figures. Add small amounts of ultramarine blue to darken shadows.

techniques