plate no. 0319

Malkeplads ved Dyrehavegård

Theodor Philipsen, 1901

oilImpressionismanimal paintingcowstreeslandscapefieldskyanimals

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering realistic animal forms. It also provides practice in creating depth through layering and color variation.

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 placement of the tree, cows, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the sky and distant landscape with thin washes of color.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the tree trunk and branches, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Begin adding details to the cows, focusing on their individual forms and markings.
step 05
Develop the foreground with layers of greens and browns, creating texture and depth.
step 06
Refine the details of the foliage and ground cover, using small brushstrokes.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to enhance the three-dimensionality of the objects.
step 08
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to color, value, and composition.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · raw sienna · cadmium yellow light · ultramarine blue

Mix various browns and tans by combining burnt umber, yellow ochre, and white. Achieve greens by mixing blues and yellows, and adjust the hue with touches of red or brown. Create atmospheric perspective by lightening and desaturating colors as they recede into the distance.

techniques