plate no. 1799

Garden overlooking Oschwand

Cuno Amiet, 1938

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapegardentreesgatelandscapefieldfigure

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impasto and broken color techniques to create texture and visual interest. It also encourages observation of light and shadow in a natural setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the gate, trees, and distant field.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: sky, trees, field, and foreground path.
step 03
Begin applying thicker paint using short, directional brushstrokes to build texture.
step 04
Focus on capturing the light and shadow patterns, especially in the foreground path and under the trees.
step 05
Mix colors directly on the canvas to create a broken color effect.
step 06
Add details to the gate, trees, and figures in the field.
step 07
Refine the overall composition and adjust colors as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · lemon yellow · viridian green · burnt sienna

secondary · cadmium red · titanium white · violet

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and use white to lighten values. Achieve the broken color effect by layering and juxtaposing different colors without fully blending them.

techniques