plate no. 6498

Entrance to the Corbeau mill

Auguste Herbin, 1908

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapebuildingstreeslandscapegateskyarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplified form representation and expressive color application. It also encourages practice in layering colors to create depth and visual interest.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, tree, and gate, focusing on their relative sizes and placement.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: the sky, the roof, the building walls, and the ground.
step 03
Add darker values to define shadows and create depth on the buildings and ground.
step 04
Introduce the orange color of the roof, paying attention to variations in tone.
step 05
Paint the tree using dark greens and blacks, suggesting the foliage with short, broken strokes.
step 06
Add details to the gate and other architectural elements using dark browns and blacks.
step 07
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, adjusting as needed to create a cohesive composition.
step 08
Add final touches, such as highlights on the roof and details in the shadows.

color palette

primary · orange · gray · green · yellow

secondary · dark blue · brown · purple

Mix grays by combining black and white with small amounts of blue or brown. Achieve the orange roof color by mixing red and yellow, adjusting the proportions to create variations in tone.

techniques