plate no. 2411

Lamentation of women Camaret around the chapel of burnt-Roch' Amadour

Charles Cottet, 1911

oilPost-Impressionismgenre paintingarchitectureruinsskyfiguresboatslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and limited palette color mixing to create a somber mood. Students will also practice rendering complex shapes with simplified forms.

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 building, figures, and boats, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Establish the sky with a gradient of warm yellows and oranges, blending smoothly.
step 03
Block in the dark masses of the building and figures using a mix of browns and blacks.
step 04
Add details to the building, suggesting the architectural features and textures.
step 05
Refine the figures, suggesting their forms and gestures without adding too much detail.
step 06
Paint the foreground, suggesting the texture of the ground and the presence of debris.
step 07
Add highlights to the building and figures to create a sense of depth and form.
step 08
Adjust the overall values and colors to create a cohesive and atmospheric painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · raw sienna

secondary · ivory black · cadmium yellow

Mix burnt umber and yellow ochre for the warm browns of the building. Use ivory black to darken the shadows and create a sense of depth. Add small amounts of cadmium yellow to brighten the highlights.

techniques