plate no. 0893

Lombardian landscape

oilAcademicismcityscapebuildingtowerskylandscapearchitectureclouds

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in architectural rendering and atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in creating subtle color variations to depict light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the tower, dome, and surrounding buildings, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, blending towards the horizon.
step 03
Establish the basic values of the buildings, using a mix of grays and creams.
step 04
Add the darker tones to define the architectural details and create shadows.
step 05
Paint the surrounding landscape, focusing on the distant mountain and nearby foliage.
step 06
Refine the details of the buildings, including the windows, columns, and roof tiles.
step 07
Add highlights to the buildings and landscape to create a sense of depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · cerulean blue

secondary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · cadmium yellow light

Mix the building colors by combining white with small amounts of raw umber, burnt sienna, and yellow ochre. Use cerulean blue and white for the sky, adding a touch of raw umber to create the clouds.

techniques