plate no. 9802

Paisagem dos Pirineus (Cauterets)

Anita Malfatti, 1926

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapetreeslandscapebuildingsfiguresforestvillage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using visible brushstrokes to add texture and energy to the composition. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and color blocks.

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 trees and buildings.
step 02
Establish the main color blocks for the sky, trees, and ground using thin washes.
step 03
Begin layering colors within each area, building up the values and creating depth.
step 04
Add details to the trees, focusing on the variations in color and texture.
step 05
Paint the buildings in the background, simplifying their forms and colors.
step 06
Define the figures in the foreground with simple shapes and colors.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create contrast and dimension.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · sap green · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cerulean blue · cadmium yellow · raw sienna

Mix greens by blending yellow ochre and sap green, and vary the tones by adding white or burnt umber. Achieve earth tones by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and white.

techniques