plate no. 0821

Corsican Landscape

Auguste Herbin, 1907

oilFauvismlandscapelandscapebuildingstreesskywaterpath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and color mixing to create vibrant landscapes. It also encourages simplification of forms and capturing the essence of a scene rather than precise detail.

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: the building, trees, path, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, water, and ground using thin washes.
step 03
Begin adding thicker paint to define the shapes of the building and trees, focusing on the dominant colors.
step 04
Use bold, visible brushstrokes to build up texture and create a sense of movement.
step 05
Mix secondary colors to add highlights and shadows, enhancing the form of the objects.
step 06
Pay attention to the color relationships between different areas of the painting.
step 07
Add final details and refine the edges of the shapes.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall balance and harmony of the painting.

color palette

primary · cadmium red · cadmium yellow · ultramarine blue

secondary · viridian green · purple · orange

Mix greens by combining yellow and blue. Create purples by mixing red and blue. Achieve variations in tone by adding white or mixing complementary colors.

techniques