plate no. 5661

Lullaby

Mher Abeghian, 1909

oil, canvasExpressionismgenre paintingmountainsfigureslandscapecribarchitecturesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and color mixing to create depth and mood. It also provides practice in depicting figures in a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the mountains, figures, and architectural elements.
step 02
Block in the sky and distant mountains with light, muted colors, establishing the atmospheric perspective.
step 03
Paint the middle ground mountains, using darker and warmer tones to create contrast and depth.
step 04
Add the details of the figures, paying attention to proportions and the fall of light and shadow.
step 05
Define the architecture, using a limited palette to maintain harmony with the rest of the painting.
step 06
Paint the foreground details, such as the crib and the apples, adding texture and interest.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed to create a cohesive and balanced artwork.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · yellow ochre

secondary · titanium white · cadmium red · viridian green

Mix ultramarine blue and burnt sienna for the muted blues and purples of the distant mountains. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the warm tones of the middle ground. Add titanium white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques