plate no. 5473

Fetițe la pian

oilImpressionismgenre paintingfigurespianointeriorflowersfurnitureroom

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice creating form with hatching and cross-hatching, and learn to suggest details rather than rendering them precisely. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a scene with limited tonal range.

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 and composition, focusing on the placement of the figures, piano, and major background elements.
step 02
Establish the darkest areas of the painting, such as the piano and shadows, using a dark brown or black.
step 03
Begin adding layers of hatching and cross-hatching to build up the mid-tones and create form.
step 04
Pay attention to the direction of the hatching to suggest the contours of the objects.
step 05
Use lighter, more delicate hatching for the figures and areas of light.
step 06
Add details such as the flowers, patterns on the rug, and the details of the furniture.
step 07
Refine the values and contrasts to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.