plate no. 0891

LANDSCAPE OF THE SUBURBS OF TUNIS

oilRealismlandscapelandscapefigurestreesfieldskyvegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective to depict distance. It also provides practice in rendering figures within a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and the placement of major elements like the figures and the distant hill.
step 02
Establish the sky with a light blue wash, allowing for subtle variations in tone.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the landscape, using a mix of greens, yellows, and browns for the field.
step 04
Add the darker tones of the trees and foliage in the foreground, paying attention to the shapes of the leaves.
step 05
Begin layering colors to create depth and texture in the field, using broken brushstrokes to suggest individual plants.
step 06
Refine the details of the figures, using subtle variations in color to create form.
step 07
Add the details of the foreground vegetation, using a variety of greens and browns.
step 08
Adjust values and colors as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · sap green · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium yellow · raw sienna · titanium white · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by blending blues and yellows, and create earth tones by combining browns, yellows, and reds. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques