plate no. 9014

Company Passing a Bridge

Tivadar Kosztka Csontvary, 1904

oilExpressionismgenre paintinglandscapebridgefiguresanimalstreeswater

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and painting simplified figures in a landscape setting. It also offers practice in capturing a sense of atmosphere and mood through color and brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the bridge, figures, and landscape elements.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and background hills.
step 03
Add the darker tones in the trees and shadows to establish the value structure.
step 04
Begin layering colors to create depth and variation in the landscape.
step 05
Paint the figures and animals, focusing on their basic shapes and forms.
step 06
Add details to the bridge and water, using short brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Refine the colors and values, paying attention to the overall harmony of the painting.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Yellow ochre · Burnt umber

secondary · Cadmium red · Titanium white · Sap green

Mix greens by blending Prussian blue and yellow ochre. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Burnt umber is used to create shadows and earthy tones.

techniques