plate no. 2116

Długa Street

oil, canvasRocococityscapestreetbuildingsfiguresskycityscapearchitecture

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective drawing, rendering architectural details, and creating atmospheric perspective to suggest depth. It also provides practice in painting figures in motion and capturing the nuances of light and shadow on various surfaces.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the perspective and placement of major buildings and the street.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of pale blue, allowing for subtle variations in tone.
step 03
Establish the basic shapes and values of the buildings, paying close attention to the receding perspective.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, cornices, and rooflines, using a fine brush.
step 05
Paint the street surface, creating a sense of depth through variations in color and value.
step 06
Add figures and carriages to the street, keeping them small and suggestive to maintain the overall perspective.
step 07
Refine the details of the figures and buildings, adding highlights and shadows to create form.
step 08
Add final touches, such as subtle atmospheric effects and small details to enhance realism.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · Prussian blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ivory black

Achieve the muted tones by mixing white with small amounts of umber, blue, and ochre. Use thin washes of color to build up depth and create atmospheric perspective.

techniques