plate no. 3223

Sagunto

Moise Kisling, 1916

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismlandscapebuildingslandscapemountainsskypalm treearchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplified shapes and color blocking to represent complex forms, as well as layering colors to create depth and texture in the landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, mountains, and palm tree, focusing on proportions and composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, and the mountains with muted greens and purples.
step 03
Apply flat washes of color to the buildings: yellow for the main structures, white for the smaller ones, and brown for the roofs.
step 04
Paint the palm tree trunk and leaves using dark greens and browns, simplifying the details.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and shadows, using darker shades of the base colors.
step 06
Create the tiled roof texture with short, overlapping strokes of brown and orange.
step 07
Paint the blue dome with varying shades of blue and white to create a textured effect.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights to create depth and dimension.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · cadmium red · violet

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Create muted tones by adding small amounts of complementary colors. Achieve the dome's color by mixing ultramarine blue with white and a touch of violet.

techniques