plate no. 0681

Fontaine Dans Un Jardin De Rome

Alice Bailly, 1934

oilExpressionismcityscapetreesfountaingardenarchitecturecityscapevegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint, creating texture with brushstrokes, and understanding atmospheric perspective through color and value variations. It also encourages simplified representation of complex forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the fountain, trees, and buildings, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, using broad strokes.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the fountain structures, using a mix of white, blue, and a touch of green.
step 04
Add darker greens and browns to represent the foliage and trees, varying the shades for depth.
step 05
Apply thicker layers of white paint to the fountain to create texture and highlight the forms.
step 06
Introduce subtle variations in color to the fountain, such as hints of blue, green, and gray.
step 07
Refine the details of the foliage and add small touches of color to represent flowers and other plants.
step 08
Review the overall composition and make any necessary adjustments to balance the colors and values.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cerulean blue · sap green

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Achieve the fountain's off-white color by mixing titanium white with small amounts of cerulean blue and sap green. Use burnt umber to darken greens and create shadows.

techniques