plate no. 7584

Landscape near Chatou

Andre Derain, 1904

oil, panelFauvismlandscapelandscapevillagehousestreesskyhills

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, expressive brushwork, and understanding how to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and colors. It encourages experimentation with non-naturalistic color palettes.

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 houses, hills, and fields.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of pink and orange.
step 03
Establish the main areas of color for the fields and trees using simplified shapes.
step 04
Begin adding details to the houses, focusing on the roof colors and shadow areas.
step 05
Use short, expressive brushstrokes to build up the texture of the trees and foliage.
step 06
Introduce darker blues and greens to create depth and contrast in the foreground.
step 07
Refine the shapes and colors, paying attention to the overall harmony of the painting.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to create visual interest.

color palette

primary · cadmium red · cadmium yellow · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · orange · sap green · violet

Achieve the pink sky by mixing cadmium red with titanium white. Create various greens by mixing cadmium yellow with ultramarine blue. Use orange to add warmth to the landscape.

techniques