plate no. 8196

The Ponce Paper Factory on the Edge of the Sathe Woods

Maxime Maufra, 1918

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismlandscaperivertreesbuildingskyfoliagelandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to capture light and atmosphere. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

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 building, trees, and river.
step 02
Establish the sky with broad strokes of blue, white, and gray, blending lightly.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the trees and foliage with varying shades of green and yellow.
step 04
Add the building, paying attention to its structure and the shadows cast upon it.
step 05
Paint the river with horizontal strokes of blue, green, and white, suggesting movement and reflections.
step 06
Develop the foreground with details of grass, bushes, and the riverbank.
step 07
Refine the details of the trees and foliage, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values to create a harmonious and atmospheric effect.