plate no. 2644

Berliner Straße im Sonnenschein

Lesser Ury, 1920

oilImpressionismcityscapestreettreescarstramcityscaperoad

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing reflections on wet surfaces. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the perspective of the street and the placement of the trees and vehicles.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of neutral gray, paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the trees, buildings, and vehicles, using a limited palette.
step 04
Develop the reflections on the wet street, using horizontal brushstrokes and subtle color variations.
step 05
Add details to the trees, such as leaves and branches, using broken brushstrokes and varying shades of green and yellow.
step 06
Refine the shapes and values of the vehicles and buildings, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a harmonious and atmospheric effect.

color palette

primary · sap green · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by blending sap green with yellow ochre or cadmium yellow. Create grays by mixing raw umber, ultramarine blue, and white. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques