plate no. 8097

Flottans Badhus

Eugène Jansson, 1907

oilSymbolismnude painting (nu)figuresnudesarchitecturewaterskylandscape

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, anatomical understanding, and creating atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in color mixing to achieve subtle skin tones and the illusion of light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a rough sketch outlining the main figures and architectural elements.
step 02
Block in the background colors: sky, water, and distant landscape.
step 03
Establish the basic skin tones of the figures, paying attention to the light source.
step 04
Begin refining the figures, adding details to the anatomy and facial features.
step 05
Develop the architectural details, including the bathhouse structure and the supporting pillars.
step 06
Add details to the water and foreground, using broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and colors as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · cerulean blue

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, umber, and ochre, with small amounts of blue for shadows. The sky is a blend of white and cerulean blue, with touches of ultramarine for depth.

techniques