plate no. 9381

Larkspur

Lovis Corinth, 1924

oilImpressionismflower paintingflowersvasewindowtableclothstill lifeinterior

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to capture light and form. It also provides practice in depicting transparent objects and complex patterns.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the vase, flowers, window, and tablecloth.
step 02
Establish the main color blocks for the background, tablecloth, and flowers.
step 03
Begin adding layers of color to the flowers, focusing on capturing the light and shadow.
step 04
Work on the vase, using light and dark tones to create the illusion of transparency.
step 05
Develop the details of the tablecloth pattern, paying attention to perspective.
step 06
Refine the window frame and background, adding details and highlights.
step 07
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed.
step 08
Step back and review the overall composition, making any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · sap green · burnt sienna

Achieve the blues by mixing ultramarine with white, and the reds by mixing alizarin crimson with white. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the warm tones in the window frame and tablecloth. Mix greens from blue and yellow.

techniques