plate no. 7697

La cosecha

Saturnino Herran, 1909

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)genre paintingfiguresharvestcorncattlelandscaperural scene

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, color mixing for skin tones, and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in depicting complex compositions with multiple subjects.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main figures and composition, paying attention to proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, landscape, figures, and corn stalks.
step 03
Begin refining the skin tones, using a limited palette and focusing on subtle value changes.
step 04
Add details to the faces, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Develop the texture of the corn stalks using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the details of the cattle and other figures, adding highlights and shadows.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and value contrast to create a sense of depth.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium yellow · raw sienna · alizarin crimson · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing yellow ochre, burnt umber, and titanium white, with small amounts of alizarin crimson for warmth. Create muted greens for the corn leaves by mixing yellow and blue with a touch of burnt umber.

techniques