plate no. 8722

Landscape of Estaque

Georges Braque, 1907

oil, canvasFauvismlandscapelandscapetreeswaterhillsskybuildings

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing and applying bold brushstrokes to create a vibrant landscape. It also encourages an understanding of simplified forms and expressive color choices.

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 landscape: hills, water, trees, and buildings.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of yellow and lavender.
step 03
Apply the base colors for the hills using yellows, oranges, and reds, blending slightly.
step 04
Paint the water with a mix of blues, greens, and yellows, using horizontal brushstrokes.
step 05
Add the trees and foreground using oranges, reds, and greens, employing short, visible brushstrokes.
step 06
Define the buildings on the hill with small blocks of color.
step 07
Add details and highlights to the trees and foreground to create depth.
step 08
Refine the overall composition and adjust colors as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow · orange · red · blue

secondary · green · lavender · white

Mix greens from blues and yellows. Create oranges by combining reds and yellows. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Lavender is achieved by mixing red and blue with white.

techniques