plate no. 1656

Eiffel Tower

Ivan Generalić, 1972

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)genre paintingEiffel Towercowslandscapefigurevillagesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in creating depth using color and size, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It also encourages experimentation with color mixing to achieve a folk art aesthetic.

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 Eiffel Tower, landscape, figure, and cows, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the sky with a gradient of blues and greens, creating the cloud formations.
step 03
Paint the Eiffel Tower in a reddish-brown hue, adding details to the structure.
step 04
Establish the background landscape with simplified shapes for trees, buildings, and water.
step 05
Paint the figure in the foreground, focusing on the details of the face, clothing, and hat.
step 06
Add the cows, varying their colors and poses.
step 07
Refine the details of the foreground, including the grass, flowers, and shadows.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to create depth and interest.

color palette

primary · red · green · blue · brown

secondary · yellow · white · orange

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows. Create various shades of brown by mixing red, yellow, and blue. Achieve the sky's gradient by gradually blending blues and greens with white.

techniques