plate no. 0932

Kühe An Der Tränke

oilDivisionismanimal paintingmountainscowfigurecartlandscapesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering textures with visible brushstrokes and creating atmospheric perspective to depict depth in a landscape. It also provides practice in capturing the form and anatomy of animals.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the mountains, cow, figure, and cart.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the overall proportions of the scene.
step 03
Block in the main color masses for the sky, mountains, field, and objects.
step 04
Begin adding details to the mountains, using light and shadow to create form.
step 05
Develop the textures of the field and the wooden cart using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the details of the cow and the figure, paying attention to anatomy and form.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and harmonious painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · raw sienna · payne's gray · cadmium yellow light

Mix various shades of brown and gray for the field and cart. Use blue and white to create the sky, and add touches of yellow for warmth. Mix white with small amounts of umber and blue for the snow on the mountains.

techniques