plate no. 1882

Partenza Della Lancetta

oilRealismgenre paintingbeachfiguresboatsseaskysunset

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve atmospheric perspective and learn how to depict reflections on wet surfaces. It also provides practice in rendering figures in a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to the horizon line and the placement of the figures and boats.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, sea, and sand using thin washes.
step 03
Establish the main value structure, focusing on the light and shadow patterns created by the sunset.
step 04
Develop the colors of the sky, blending pinks, oranges, and blues to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 05
Paint the sea, capturing the reflections of the sky and the movement of the water.
step 06
Add details to the boats, using darker values to define their shapes and create contrast.
step 07
Paint the figures, paying attention to their proportions and the way they interact with the light.
step 08
Add final details, such as highlights on the water and subtle variations in the sand.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · raw sienna

Achieve the sunset colors by mixing cadmium red and titanium white, adding small amounts of yellow ochre or ultramarine blue to adjust the hue. Use burnt umber and ultramarine blue to create darker tones for the shadows and boats.

techniques