plate no. 9664

Brazilian Landscape

Lasar Segall, 1925

oilCubismcityscapebuildingslandscapeskyhillsfiguresvegetation

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students understand color blocking and simplified representation of forms. It also provides practice in mixing muted and harmonious color palettes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the geometric forms of the buildings and landscape.
step 02
Divide the canvas into the major color blocks as defined by the buildings, sky, and hills.
step 03
Start with the background, painting the sky and hills with diluted washes of blue and pink.
step 04
Block in the larger shapes of the buildings with their respective colors (orange, white, red, brown).
step 05
Add details like windows, doors, and figures, using smaller brushes.
step 06
Refine the edges of the shapes, ensuring they are clean and distinct.
step 07
Add the vegetation details (trees, cactus) using darker shades of green and blue.
step 08
Review the overall composition and make any necessary adjustments to color or shape.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · burnt sienna · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · alizarin crimson · sap green · ultramarine blue

Mix muted tones by combining complementary colors (e.g., blue and orange). Use white to lighten colors and create pastel shades. Achieve the greens by mixing blues and yellows with a touch of brown.

techniques