plate no. 7093

Dimanche à Poissy

oilAcademicismgenre paintingfiguresbuildingtreesskydogchickens

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in a complex scene and understanding atmospheric perspective to create depth. It also provides practice in 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 overall composition and placement of major elements like the building, figures, and trees.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background, focusing on the sky and distant building.
step 03
Establish the basic values and colors of the building, paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 04
Start painting the figures, working from the background to the foreground, and focusing on their general shapes and proportions.
step 05
Add details to the figures, including clothing, faces, and hands, using smaller brushes and finer strokes.
step 06
Refine the details of the trees and foliage, using a variety of greens and browns to create texture and depth.
step 07
Add the chickens and dog, paying attention to their anatomy and proportions.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and colors to create a sense of harmony and balance.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · raw sienna · viridian

Achieve the subtle variations in skin tones by mixing titanium white, yellow ochre, and a touch of cadmium red. Create the greens for the foliage by mixing ultramarine blue, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt umber.

techniques