plate no. 5616

Corner of the province (Street in Pereslavl)

Konstantín Korovin, 1905

oilImpressionismlandscapebuildingtreesfigurelandscapefencesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose brushwork and creating atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

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 of the building, trees, and ground, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color using thin washes, starting with the sky and distant trees.
step 03
Build up the darker values in the building and trees, using thicker paint and visible brushstrokes.
step 04
Add details to the building, such as windows and the roof, using a smaller brush.
step 05
Paint the ground and foreground, varying the colors and textures to create depth.
step 06
Add the figure and other small details, such as the fence and lamppost.
step 07
Refine the edges and values to create a sense of atmosphere and light.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · cadmium red · sap green

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of brown and green by combining burnt umber, sap green, and yellow ochre. Use white to lighten the colors and create highlights. Mix red with umber to create the roof color.

techniques