plate no. 0678

Scenă japoneză

Samuel Mutzner, 1913

oilJaponismgenre paintingfigureskimonoumbrellachildrenportraitJapanese

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, capturing fabric textures, and creating a harmonious color palette with muted tones. It also provides practice in depicting light and shadow to create depth and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main figures and umbrella, paying attention to proportions and placement.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of diluted ochre or raw sienna.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the kimonos, umbrella, and skin tones.
step 04
Begin adding shadows and highlights to define the forms of the figures.
step 05
Work on the details of the kimonos, including patterns and folds.
step 06
Refine the facial features and expressions of the figures.
step 07
Add the details of the umbrella, including the design and texture.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors, values, and details to create a cohesive and finished painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · yellow ochre

secondary · red · blue · green

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and adding white or raw umber to dull the intensity. Use thin washes of color to build up layers and create depth.

techniques