Pochade
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A pochade is a type of sketch
used in painting
. As opposed to a croquis
, which is line art, a pochade captures the colors and atmosphere of a scene.
Generally, pochades use a small, portable format. Robert Henri
and James Wilson Morrice
, for example, painted such sketches on small wood panels that would fit in a coat pocket along with oil paint
tubes. Others artists, such as landscape painter John Constable
, made pochades the size of the intended painting.
An example is the well-renowned pochade gallery site, where two artists, Carl Melegari and Anthony Bridge, are each painting a pochade every day for a year.
Sketch (drawing)
A sketch is a rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not usually intended as a finished work...
used in painting
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
. As opposed to a croquis
Croquis
Croquis drawing is quick and sketchy drawing of a live model. Croquis drawings are usually made in a few minutes, after which the model changes pose and another croquis is drawn....
, which is line art, a pochade captures the colors and atmosphere of a scene.
Generally, pochades use a small, portable format. Robert Henri
Robert Henri
Robert Henri was an American painter and teacher. He was a leading figure of the Ashcan School in art.- Early life :...
and James Wilson Morrice
James Wilson Morrice
James Wilson Morrice was a significant Canadian landscape painter. He studied at the Académie Julian in Paris, France, where he lived for most of his career.-Biography:...
, for example, painted such sketches on small wood panels that would fit in a coat pocket along with oil paint
Oil paint
Oil paint is a type of slow-drying paint that consists of particles of pigment suspended in a drying oil, commonly linseed oil. The viscosity of the paint may be modified by the addition of a solvent such as turpentine or white spirit, and varnish may be added to increase the glossiness of the...
tubes. Others artists, such as landscape painter John Constable
John Constable
John Constable was an English Romantic painter. Born in Suffolk, he is known principally for his landscape paintings of Dedham Vale, the area surrounding his home—now known as "Constable Country"—which he invested with an intensity of affection...
, made pochades the size of the intended painting.
An example is the well-renowned pochade gallery site, where two artists, Carl Melegari and Anthony Bridge, are each painting a pochade every day for a year.