plate no. 9166

Itanhaém

Anita Malfatti, 1949

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapebuildingslandscapefiguretreesstreetsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using color to create depth and atmosphere. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a location through expressive brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, landscape, and figure, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Establish a base layer of warm yellow/ochre tones across the canvas for the overall light.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the buildings (yellow, orange, blue) and roofs (red-brown).
step 04
Add the darker tones to define shadows and create depth in the buildings and landscape.
step 05
Paint the trees and foliage using short, broken brushstrokes with varying shades of green.
step 06
Develop the figure with simple shapes and colors, paying attention to the folds of the robe.
step 07
Add details such as windows, doors, and the cross in the foreground.
step 08
Refine the colors and values, adjusting the overall harmony of the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium yellow · raw umber · titanium white

Mix various shades of yellow ochre with burnt sienna and white for the buildings and ground. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky and shadows. Create greens by mixing yellow and blue with a touch of brown.

techniques