plate no. 8468

Le Vivier (Paysage De Provence)

Henri Matisse, 1923

oilFauvismlandscapelandscapetreesskywaterfiguremountains

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and practicing loose, expressive brushstrokes to capture the essence of the scene. It also encourages simplifying complex forms into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the fountain, trees, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and white, blending softly.
step 03
Establish the distant mountains with muted blues and purples.
step 04
Paint the trees and foliage using various shades of green, brown, and yellow, using visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Add the fountain structure with ochre and brown, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 06
Paint the figure with simplified shapes and colors, focusing on the hat and dress.
step 07
Add details like the fence and foreground vegetation.
step 08
Refine the overall composition and add final touches to enhance the painting's depth and atmosphere.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · sap green

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Muted tones for the distant mountains can be achieved by mixing complementary colors.

techniques