plate no. 8759

Bakony-Landscape

Istvan Nagy, 1928

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapetreesmountainsanimalsfieldsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice layering colors to create depth and using loose brushstrokes to suggest form rather than define it precisely. It's a good exercise in capturing the overall impression of a scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, indicating the horizon line, mountain range, and placement of the trees and animals.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue wash, allowing for variations in tone.
step 03
Apply a base layer of brown for the field, varying the shades to create depth.
step 04
Paint the distant mountains with a darker blue, blending the edges to soften them.
step 05
Add the trees using vertical strokes of brown, green, and yellow, suggesting foliage with broken brushwork.
step 06
Define the animals with simple shapes and muted colors, paying attention to their placement within the landscape.
step 07
Add details like highlights on the trees and subtle variations in the field to enhance the overall effect.
step 08
Review and adjust the values and colors to achieve a harmonious and atmospheric landscape.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · sap green · titanium white

Mix browns by combining burnt umber with small amounts of blue or yellow. Achieve the sky color by diluting ultramarine blue with white. Use yellow ochre and white to create highlights on the trees.

techniques