plate no. 1933

Late Afternoon In Summer

oilRomanticismlandscapelandscapetreesskysunsethillspath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the subtle gradations of light during sunset. It will also improve their ability to render complex foliage with loose, expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line, the path, and the placement of the major tree masses.
step 02
Establish the sky with broad washes of color, blending the sunset hues.
step 03
Block in the distant hills and the water, paying attention to their muted colors and soft edges.
step 04
Start building up the foreground foliage with layers of green and brown, using broken brushstrokes to suggest texture.
step 05
Add the path, using a dry brush technique to create a sense of depth and texture.
step 06
Develop the trees, using darker values to create shadows and lighter values to suggest highlights.
step 07
Add the figures on the path, keeping them small and indistinct.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of atmospheric perspective.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · sap green

Mix muted greens by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt umber. Achieve the sunset colors by blending cadmium yellow, alizarin crimson, and titanium white. Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric haze.

techniques