plate no. 1061

Moret

Armand Guillaumin, 1902

oilImpressionismlandscaperivertreesskysunsetlandscapereflection

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and capturing the effects of light and reflection. It's a good exercise in understanding impressionistic brushwork and creating depth through color and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the river, trees, and distant buildings.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of yellow, orange, and pink.
step 03
Establish the dark masses of the trees on either side of the river.
step 04
Paint the reflections in the water, using broken brushstrokes and similar colors to the sky and trees.
step 05
Add details to the trees, varying the colors and values to create texture and depth.
step 06
Refine the distant buildings and bridge, keeping them simple and slightly blurred.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values throughout the painting to create a sense of harmony and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · cadmium orange · purple

Mix various shades of orange and pink for the sky and reflections. Use blue and green to create the darker tones in the trees and water. Add white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques