plate no. 7566

Garden in summer

Theo van Rysselberghe, 1924

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismlandscapegardenflowerstreeshousefoliagelandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture using visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in depicting depth and atmosphere in a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the house, garden path, and main foliage masses.
step 02
Establish the sky and distant background with thin washes of color.
step 03
Block in the main color areas of the house and garden, focusing on the overall tones.
step 04
Begin layering colors in the foliage, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 05
Add details to the flowers, varying the colors and values to create depth.
step 06
Refine the garden path and other architectural elements, paying attention to perspective.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to enhance the form and create a sense of light.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a harmonious overall effect.

color palette

primary · viridian green · cadmium red · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining viridian green, yellow ochre, and ultramarine blue. Create variations in the red flowers by adding small amounts of yellow or blue. Use white to lighten values and create highlights.

techniques