plate no. 5498

Crimea. Livadia

Ilya Mashkov, 1920

oil, canvasImpressionismcityscapebuildingfigurestreesskylandscapearchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting architectural forms with simplified shapes and understanding atmospheric perspective. It will also improve their ability to capture the essence of light and shadow in a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the building, tower, and figures, paying attention to proportions and perspective.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, building, trees, and ground using thin washes.
step 03
Establish the light and shadow patterns on the building and surrounding landscape.
step 04
Add details to the building's architecture, such as windows and decorative elements.
step 05
Refine the shapes and colors of the figures, adding subtle details to their clothing and features.
step 06
Develop the texture of the trees and foliage using broken brushstrokes and varied greens.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors, values, and details to achieve a cohesive and harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · cerulean blue · raw umber

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of white with yellow ochre and raw umber to create the building's off-white color. Use cerulean blue and white for the sky, and mix greens with yellow ochre, sap green, and ultramarine blue.

techniques