plate no. 0745

View of Nagybanya

Kmetty János, 1932

oilCubismlandscapebuildingsstreettreesskyfiguremountains

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex scenes into geometric shapes and using a limited color palette to create a cohesive composition. Students will also learn how to create depth using color and value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, street, and trees, focusing on their geometric forms.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, leaving areas for the clouds.
step 03
Apply the base colors for the buildings, using variations of yellow, orange, and red.
step 04
Paint the street with a reddish-pink hue, varying the intensity to create depth.
step 05
Add the trees using shades of green, simplifying their forms into rounded shapes.
step 06
Introduce shadows and highlights to define the shapes and create contrast.
step 07
Add details such as windows, doors, and the figure, keeping them simple and geometric.
step 08
Refine the edges and adjust the colors as needed to achieve a harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt umber · titanium white · sap green

Mix yellow ochre with cadmium red to achieve the building colors. Use ultramarine blue and titanium white for the sky. Mix burnt umber with other colors to create shadows and darker tones.

techniques