plate no. 9978

Bergwiese

Gabriele Munter, 1910

oilExpressionismlandscapemountainshillstreesfieldskypath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand color mixing for landscapes and how to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes. It also provides practice in creating depth using color and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, hills, and path, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light wash of orange and blue.
step 03
Establish the mountain range with a base of blue, adding darker values for shadows and lighter values for highlights.
step 04
Paint the green fields, varying the shades of green to create depth and interest.
step 05
Add the trees, using dark greens and browns to create their forms.
step 06
Paint the path, using a light gray or beige color.
step 07
Add the haystack with browns and reds.
step 08
Refine details and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · Prussian Blue · Cadmium Yellow · Titanium White · Cadmium Red

secondary · Burnt Umber · Orange

Mix greens by combining cadmium yellow and prussian blue, varying the ratios for different shades. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix burnt umber and cadmium red for the haystack.

techniques