plate no. 0500

A Meeting. Jewish Youth and Two Women in the Town Alley

Bruno Schulz, 1920

oilExpressionismgenre paintingfigurestownbuildingsalleyclothingsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using a limited color palette to create a cohesive and expressive mood. Students will also practice capturing figures in motion and using brushstrokes to suggest form and texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and figures, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the background with simplified shapes and colors, starting with the sky and then the buildings.
step 03
Establish the main dark and light areas on the figures, using a limited palette of browns, reds, and whites.
step 04
Add details to the figures, such as facial features and clothing folds, using smaller brushes.
step 05
Refine the background details, adding texture and variation to the buildings and sky.
step 06
Use thicker paint and visible brushstrokes to create a sense of depth and texture.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the form and create visual interest.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall composition, making any necessary adjustments to balance the elements.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Mix burnt umber and cadmium red for the warm tones of the buildings and figures. Use titanium white to lighten the colors and create highlights. Add small amounts of ultramarine blue to darken the shadows and create depth.

techniques