plate no. 4366

Landscape

oilCubismlandscapehillsfieldslandscapeskyfarmcrops

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand how to simplify complex landscapes into basic shapes and practice color mixing to achieve muted, earthy tones. It also provides practice in creating depth through overlapping forms and subtle value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the hills and fields, focusing on their overlapping arrangement.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the general composition.
step 03
Begin with a thin wash of color for the sky, blending it softly.
step 04
Apply the base colors for each field, starting with the furthest hills and working forward.
step 05
Add darker tones to create the furrows in the fields, paying attention to perspective.
step 06
Mix and apply the colors for the central hill, focusing on subtle value variations.
step 07
Add details like the small buildings, keeping them simple and stylized.
step 08
Refine the colors and values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · raw umber

secondary · sap green · payne's gray

Mix yellow ochre with small amounts of burnt sienna and raw umber to create the different shades of the fields. Use Payne's gray to darken the shadows and create the furrows.

techniques