plate no. 5722

Deuring Castle, Bregenz

Egon Schiele, 1912

oilExpressionismcityscapecastletreesarchitecturefoliagebuildinglandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and layering colors to create depth and texture. It also encourages simplification of 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 castle and the surrounding foliage.
step 02
Apply a thin wash of diluted ochre or raw sienna for the sky and background.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the castle using a limited palette of browns, reds, and yellows.
step 04
Begin layering the foliage with dark greens, blues, and browns, using short, expressive brushstrokes.
step 05
Add highlights to the foliage with lighter greens and yellows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Refine the details of the castle, paying attention to the shapes of the windows and roof.
step 07
Add final touches and adjust the values to create a sense of atmosphere and mood.
step 08
Allow to dry and add a varnish if desired.

color palette

primary · ochre · raw sienna · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · viridian green

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow, and create variations in brown by adding small amounts of red or blue. Use white sparingly to lighten colors, and focus on layering transparent colors to build depth.

techniques