plate no. 7827

Landscape from Corsica (Ajaccio)

Samuel Mutzner, 1929

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapeseascapebuildinghillsvegetationsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as using visible brushstrokes to build texture and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line, the building, and the main landforms.
step 02
Block in the sky and water with thin washes of color, establishing the overall mood.
step 03
Lay in the base colors for the hills and vegetation, using a mix of earth tones and greens.
step 04
Add details to the building, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Build up the texture of the hills and vegetation with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the colors and values, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 07
Add final details, such as small bushes and rocks.
step 08
Review and adjust the painting as needed to achieve a cohesive and harmonious result.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · alizarin crimson · raw umber

Mix various shades of pink and purple by combining white, alizarin crimson, and ultramarine blue. Create earth tones by mixing yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and raw umber.

techniques