plate no. 1132

Landscape with river near Dordrecht

oilNeoclassicismlandscaperivertreesbuildingsfiguresskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering complex foliage. It also provides practice in depicting reflections in water and creating a sense of depth.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the river, buildings, and trees.
step 02
Establish the sky and water with broad, blended strokes, creating a gradient of light to dark.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the trees, paying attention to their overall form and structure.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, including the rooflines, windows, and textures.
step 05
Refine the foliage of the trees, using smaller brushstrokes to create the illusion of leaves and branches.
step 06
Paint the reflections in the water, mirroring the colors and shapes of the objects above.
step 07
Add the figures and other details in the foreground, such as the logs and the dog.
step 08
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium yellow · cadmium red · viridian

Achieve the greens by mixing blues and yellows, adjusting the ratios for different shades. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix burnt umber with blues and reds for shadows.

techniques