plate no. 0209

Cinerarias and Fruit

Maurice Prendergast, 1912

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismstill lifestill lifeflowersfruittablepotspitcher

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors with visible brushstrokes and capturing the essence of forms rather than precise details. It's a good exercise in understanding color relationships and creating a sense of depth through color and texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition lightly on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the background, table, and major objects.
step 03
Start layering colors within each object, focusing on capturing the general hues and values.
step 04
Add details to the flowers, fruit, and pots, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Refine the highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Pay attention to the color variations within each object to add interest.
step 07
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve a harmonious composition.
step 08
Consider adding the artist's signature to the bottom right corner.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · alizarin crimson · burnt sienna

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix greens from blue and yellow, and purples from red and blue.

techniques