plate no. 9920

An extensive landscape near Paris

oilRococolandscapelandscapefigurestreesskyhillsarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and layering techniques to create depth. It also provides practice in rendering figures within a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to the placement of the horizon line and major elements.
step 02
Establish the sky with broad washes of light blue and gray, blending the colors to create cloud formations.
step 03
Block in the distant landscape with muted greens and blues, using lighter values to suggest atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Paint the middle ground with more saturated greens and browns, adding details to the trees and buildings.
step 05
Develop the foreground with darker values and more defined brushstrokes, focusing on the figures and foliage.
step 06
Add highlights to the trees, figures, and buildings to create a sense of light and shadow.
step 07
Refine the details of the figures and foliage, paying attention to the textures and forms.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and harmonious composition.