plate no. 6959

Genvägar

Eugène Jansson, 1901

oilSymbolismlandscapesnowwaterbuildingsskycityscapeboats

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and creating a sense of depth using subtle color variations. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and major shapes.
step 02
Establish the sky with a light blue wash, blending slightly darker tones towards the top.
step 03
Block in the distant cityscape with a muted blue-gray, keeping it simple and indistinct.
step 04
Paint the frozen water using a mix of white, blue, and a touch of green, creating subtle variations in tone.
step 05
Add the lines representing cracks in the ice with a thin brush and a darker gray-blue.
step 06
Paint the boats and buildings in the foreground with slightly more detail, using a mix of white, blue, and ochre.
step 07
Add highlights to the snow and buildings to create a sense of light and form.
step 08
Refine details and adjust values as needed to create a cohesive and atmospheric scene.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cerulean blue · payne's gray

secondary · yellow ochre · raw umber

Achieve the various blues by mixing cerulean blue with white and payne's gray. Use yellow ochre sparingly to warm up the whites and blues for the buildings and boats.

techniques