plate no. 3515

Landscape with Fountain

Jean Metzinger, 1907

oilDivisionismlandscapelandscapetreesfountaingardenskybuilding

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand color theory and pointillism techniques. It will also develop patience and precision in applying small brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the landscape: trees, fountain, building, and sky.
step 02
Divide the canvas into a grid to help maintain consistent square sizes.
step 03
Start with the background, applying small dots of color to represent the sky and distant elements.
step 04
Gradually work towards the foreground, building up layers of color in the trees and fountain.
step 05
Use a variety of colors to create depth and dimension, even within the same object.
step 06
Pay attention to the color relationships between adjacent dots, creating optical mixing.
step 07
Continuously step back to assess the overall effect and make adjustments as needed.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · green · pink · blue · white

secondary · yellow · red · turquoise

Mix greens by blending blues and yellows, and vary the shades by adding white or black. Achieve pinks by mixing red and white, and adjust the intensity with small amounts of other colors.

techniques