plate no. 1718

Landscape at Krumau

Egon Schiele, 1916

oil, canvasArt Nouveau (Modern)cityscapecityscapebuildingshousestreeshillsriver

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using expressive brushstrokes to create texture and form. Students will also learn about color temperature and how to use it to create depth and interest.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, river, and hills, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, hills, river, and buildings using thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin adding details to the buildings, such as windows, roofs, and chimneys, using thicker paint and more defined brushstrokes.
step 04
Develop the texture of the trees and foliage using short, broken brushstrokes and varying shades of green and brown.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension, paying attention to the direction of the light.
step 06
Refine the details and add any final touches, such as small details in the windows or texture in the river.
step 07
Outline the main shapes with thin dark lines to enhance definition.
step 08
Allow to dry and varnish.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · sap green · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create variations in the browns by adding small amounts of red or green. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques