plate no. 5143

Carpentras, Provence

Roger Fry, 1930

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapetreesstreetfiguresbuildingsskyshadows

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in applying broken color and capturing the effects of light and shadow in a street scene. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, buildings, and figures.
step 02
Establish the sky color with a thin wash of blue and white.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the trees with a mix of white, ochre, and a touch of red.
step 04
Add darker values to the tree trunks and branches to create form and depth.
step 05
Paint the buildings in the background with simplified shapes and muted colors.
step 06
Add the figures with quick, gestural brushstrokes, focusing on their silhouettes.
step 07
Paint the shadows on the street with a mix of blue, brown, and a touch of purple.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt sienna · raw umber · cadmium red light

Mix various shades of green for the foliage by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt sienna. Achieve the pinkish hues of the trees by mixing white with cadmium red light and a touch of yellow ochre.

techniques