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The Farm on the Estate by Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac

plate no. 1499

The Farm on the Estate

Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac, 1923

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapefarmhillsbuildingspathsky
some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand atmospheric perspective and how to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and values. It also provides practice in using visible brushstrokes to create texture and form.

technical profile

palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the hills, buildings, and path, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.

  2. step 02

    Block in the sky with a thin layer of light gray, leaving some areas lighter to suggest clouds.

  3. step 03

    Establish the dark masses of the hills using a mix of browns and blacks, varying the tones slightly to create depth.

  4. step 04

    Paint the fields with a warm ochre color, using horizontal brushstrokes to suggest the texture of the grass.

  5. step 05

    Add the path using a lighter, cooler tone of beige, and indicate the edges with darker browns and greens.

  6. step 06

    Block in the buildings with simple shapes of red-brown and white, adding minimal detail.

  7. step 07

    Add the dark green foliage along the path and around the buildings, using short, broken brushstrokes.

  8. step 08

    Refine the details and adjust the values as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · sap green · payne's gray · cadmium red

Mix browns by combining burnt umber with small amounts of red or black. Create lighter tones by adding white to the primary colors. Achieve the greens by mixing yellow ochre and sap green.

techniques

  • ·broken color
  • ·scumbling
  • ·alla prima
  • ·atmospheric perspective
  • ·simplification of form

common pitfalls

  • →Overworking the details and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
  • →Creating too much contrast and flattening the sense of depth.
  • →Using colors that are too saturated and unnatural.
  • →Neglecting the importance of value relationships in creating form.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

  • ·stretched canvas
  • ·oil paints
  • ·palette
  • ·palette knife
  • ·assorted brushes
  • ·linseed oil
  • ·mineral spirits

optional

  • ·painting medium
  • ·easel
  • ·rags

Use a medium-grit canvas for a slightly textured surface. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.

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