plate no. 8400

Sonnenuntergang Auf Der Mendel

Albin Egger-Lienz, 1919

oilExpressionismlandscapemountainsskysunsetlandscapelight

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand atmospheric perspective and how to create the illusion of light using value and color temperature. It also provides practice in layering and blending paint to achieve subtle tonal variations.

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 mountains and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme with a thin wash of burnt umber and yellow ochre.
step 03
Block in the dark areas of the mountains using a darker mix of burnt umber and a touch of black.
step 04
Add highlights to the mountains using a lighter mix of yellow ochre and white.
step 05
Paint the sky using blended layers of yellow ochre, white, and a touch of burnt umber.
step 06
Create the sun and its rays using a bright mix of white and yellow ochre, blending outwards.
step 07
Refine the details and add texture with visible brushstrokes.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · black · raw sienna

Mix burnt umber and white for lighter mountain tones. Add a touch of black to burnt umber for darker shadows. Use yellow ochre and white for the sky and sunlight.

techniques