plate no. 4260

Italy. Nervi. Landscape with aqueduct

Ilya Mashkov, 1913

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingsaqueductmountainsskycityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve non-realistic hues and practice applying bold, visible brushstrokes to define form and texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, aqueduct, and mountains, focusing on proportions and perspective.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, mountains, buildings, and foreground using diluted paint.
step 03
Start adding details to the buildings, defining windows, doors, and architectural features with thicker paint.
step 04
Work on the aqueduct, paying attention to the arches and the shadows they cast.
step 05
Develop the foreground with textured brushstrokes, suggesting the ground and any vegetation.
step 06
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, adjusting the tones to create depth and atmosphere.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to enhance the overall composition.
step 08
Let dry and varnish.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · burnt umber · purple

Achieve the unique color palette by mixing primary colors with white and each other. Experiment with adding small amounts of complementary colors to create muted tones.

techniques