plate no. 8624

Cassis. The view from the window.

Pyotr Konchalovsky, 1913

oilCubismcityscapebuildingstreeslandscapecityscapevegetationhills

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand how to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and practice applying color in blocks to create form and depth. It also encourages experimentation with visible brushstrokes to add texture and interest.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and landscape, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Establish a basic value structure by blocking in the darkest and lightest areas with diluted paint.
step 03
Begin filling in the larger areas with the dominant colors, using broad brushstrokes.
step 04
Mix and apply variations of green for the foliage, paying attention to the interplay of light and shadow.
step 05
Add the orange-red accents on the rooftops and walls.
step 06
Refine the shapes and edges of the buildings and trees, adding details as needed.
step 07
Introduce subtle color variations and highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values to achieve a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · viridian green · ultramarine blue · raw umber

secondary · cadmium red · titanium white · violet

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and viridian green, and adjust with white or raw umber for variations. Use ultramarine blue and raw umber for the sky. Create the orange-red hues by mixing cadmium red with yellow ochre.

techniques