plate no. 6262

Horseman and bather with house

Yiannis Tsaroychis, 1965

oilImpressionismgenre paintingbuildingwaterhorsefigureskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering washes and capturing atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms and creating a sense of depth.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the building, figures, horse, and distant landscape.
step 02
Apply a light wash of yellow and grey to the sky, allowing it to blend softly.
step 03
Paint the distant hills with a diluted grey-brown wash.
step 04
Establish the base tones of the building with a mix of burnt sienna and umber, varying the intensity for shadows.
step 05
Add the water reflection using similar colors to the building and landscape, but slightly diluted and blurred.
step 06
Paint the figures and horse, focusing on simple shapes and tonal values.
step 07
Add details like windows, foliage, and subtle highlights to the figures and horse.
step 08
Refine the composition with darker accents and final touches.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · raw umber · yellow ochre · payne's gray

secondary · white · ultramarine blue

Mix burnt sienna and raw umber for the building's warm tones. Use Payne's gray diluted for the sky and water. Add yellow ochre to the sky for a warm glow.

techniques