plate no. 2169

Landscape with a sail

Robert Falk, 1912

oilCubismlandscapelandscapetreesbuildingswatersailboatfigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand simplified forms and color blocking to represent a complex scene. It also provides practice in creating depth through color and value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the landscape, including the trees, buildings, water, and sailboat.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, water, and land using thin washes.
step 03
Define the shapes of the trees and buildings with darker values, using simplified geometric forms.
step 04
Add details to the sailboat and figures, keeping them simple and stylized.
step 05
Develop the texture of the land and trees with visible brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the colors and values to create depth and atmosphere.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to enhance the overall composition.
step 08
Step back and adjust as needed to achieve a cohesive and balanced painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · titanium white

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Vary the intensity of the browns by adding small amounts of red or blue. Use white to lighten values and create highlights.

techniques