plate no. 5033

Saint-Tropez, Sunset

Henri Manguin, 1904

oilFauvismgenre paintingfigurewatersunsetmountainsboatlandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve luminous effects and practice applying visible brushstrokes to build texture and form.

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 figure, mountains, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by applying a thin wash of yellow and orange to the sky and water.
step 03
Block in the dark shapes of the mountains using a mix of blues and browns.
step 04
Begin building up the figure with layers of blues, greens, and purples, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Add details to the boat using short, broken brushstrokes of various colors.
step 06
Create texture in the foreground with small dabs of paint, representing the water and vegetation.
step 07
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, ensuring a harmonious balance.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

secondary · sap green · cadmium orange · purple

Achieve the sunset colors by mixing yellow ochre with cadmium orange and a touch of burnt sienna. Create the blues and greens for the figure by mixing ultramarine blue with yellow ochre and sap green.

techniques