plate no. 7853

Funeral on the Sognefjord (made in cooperation with Hans Gude)

oil, canvasRomanticismgenre paintingfiguresboatslakemountainsskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering complex figures in a landscape setting. It's a good exercise in creating depth and mood with subtle color variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the horizon line, mountains, figures, and boats.
step 02
Establish the sky with blended layers of grey, white, and hints of blue and pink.
step 03
Block in the distant mountains with muted blues and purples, paying attention to atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Paint the water, reflecting the sky and mountains, using horizontal brushstrokes.
step 05
Roughly block in the figures and boats with basic shapes and colors.
step 06
Develop the details of the figures, adding highlights and shadows to create form.
step 07
Refine the details of the boats and shoreline, adding texture and highlights.
step 08
Add final details and glazes to unify the painting and enhance the mood.