plate no. 6668

Après l'Office à l'Eglise de la Ste-Trinité

Jean Béraud, 1900

oilImpressionismgenre paintingcityscapefiguresbuildingtreeshorse-drawn carriagestreet

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective, rendering figures in motion, and capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow in a complex urban scene. It also offers practice in creating a sense of depth through layering and diminishing detail.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and perspective lines of the building, street, and figures.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of neutral color, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the building, sky, and street, focusing on accurate color relationships.
step 04
Begin adding details to the building, including windows, architectural elements, and foliage.
step 05
Paint the figures, starting with the larger shapes and gradually adding details like clothing and faces.
step 06
Render the horse-drawn carriages, paying attention to their form and the way light interacts with them.
step 07
Add the bare trees, using thin, delicate brushstrokes to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a cohesive and believable scene.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ivory black

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining raw umber, ultramarine blue, and titanium white. Add touches of cadmium red and yellow ochre to create warmer tones for the figures and buildings.

techniques