plate no. 7419

Blick Auf Die Kalifengräber Von Kairo

Hermann David Salomon Corrodi, 1900

oilOrientalismlandscapearchitectureskyfigureslandscapeMiddle Eastcamels

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing light and shadow to create depth. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the building complex, the figures, and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, blending it slightly towards the horizon with a touch of yellow.
step 03
Establish the basic values of the building complex using a mix of ochre, burnt sienna, and a touch of umber.
step 04
Paint the ground with a warm, sandy color, varying the tones to suggest unevenness.
step 05
Add the figures as simplified shapes, using darker colors for shadows and lighter colors for highlights.
step 06
Refine the details of the building complex, paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 07
Add subtle details to the figures and ground to suggest texture and form.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the overall composition, ensuring a harmonious balance of colors and values.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · raw umber · titanium white · cadmium yellow light

Mix ochre and burnt sienna for the building's warm tones. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky, adding a touch of yellow near the horizon. Add raw umber to darken the shadows.

techniques

·blocking in
·atmospheric perspective
·scumbling
·dry brushing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Creating too much contrast, losing the atmospheric effect.
→Making the figures too detailed, distracting from the overall scene.
→Not varying the ground tones enough, resulting in a flat appearance.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (12x24 inches)
·Oil paints: yellow ochre, burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, raw umber, titanium white
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Assorted brushes (flat and round)
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Linseed oil
·Rags