plate no. 9912

The Walchensee, Country House with Washing on the Line

Lovis Corinth, 1923

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapehousetreeslakeskyclothesline

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and capturing light and shadow with bold strokes. It will also improve their understanding of color mixing and creating depth through atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the house, lake, and trees.
step 02
Establish the main color blocks for the sky, lake, and land using thin washes.
step 03
Begin building up layers of color and texture with thicker paint and visible brushstrokes.
step 04
Focus on capturing the light and shadow on the house and surrounding landscape.
step 05
Add details to the trees and foliage, using a variety of greens, browns, and yellows.
step 06
Define the clothesline and figures with quick, gestural strokes.
step 07
Refine the overall composition and adjust colors as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium red · sap green

Mix various shades of blue and white for the sky and lake. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber to create earthy tones for the land and trees. Add small amounts of red and green for accents.

techniques