plate no. 7894

Landscape with a Mountain Rage and a Figure

Alfredo Andersen, 1918

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapemountainstreesfigurepathsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using brushstrokes to suggest texture and form. It also provides practice in depicting atmospheric perspective and creating a sense of light.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the mountains, path, trees, and figure.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues, pinks, and whites, blending softly.
step 03
Establish the mountain range with varying shades of blue and purple, using lighter tones for distant peaks.
step 04
Lay in the base colors for the path using ochre and burnt sienna, varying the tones to suggest light and shadow.
step 05
Add the trees and foliage with greens, yellows, and browns, using broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Paint the figure with simple shapes and colors, paying attention to the light source.
step 07
Refine the details of the path, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 08
Add final touches to the foliage and sky, adjusting colors and values as needed.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · viridian green

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue or viridian green. Achieve earth tones by mixing burnt sienna with ultramarine blue and a touch of yellow ochre. Create atmospheric perspective by lightening colors with white and adding a touch of blue.

techniques