plate no. 9531

Fishing on the Tisza

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapewaterfiguresskyreflectionmills

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in creating atmospheric perspective and capturing subtle tonal variations in a limited color palette. It also provides practice in depicting reflections and figures in a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Prepare a toned canvas with a neutral brown or gray.
step 02
Lightly sketch the main compositional elements: horizon line, figures, windmills, and water.
step 03
Establish the sky and water using thin washes of diluted paint, focusing on the overall tonal values.
step 04
Begin building up the landmasses and figures with darker tones, gradually adding details.
step 05
Pay close attention to the reflections in the water, mirroring the shapes and colors above.
step 06
Use dry brush techniques to create texture in the foreground vegetation.
step 07
Add highlights to the sky and water to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the overall tonal balance to achieve a cohesive and harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve the subtle tonal variations by mixing raw umber and burnt umber with varying amounts of white. Use yellow ochre to add warmth and ivory black to deepen shadows.

techniques