plate no. 0087

Freyung in Vienna, View from the southeast

oil, canvasRocococityscapecityscapebuildingsfiguresskyarchitecturemarket

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective drawing, atmospheric perspective, and rendering fine details in architecture and figures. It also provides practice in mixing subtle color variations to create a sense of depth and realism.

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 basic perspective and placement of major elements (buildings, church, square).
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of pale blue and white, paying attention to subtle variations in tone.
step 03
Establish the basic shapes and values of the buildings, using a limited palette of earth tones and grays.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and architectural ornamentation, using fine brushes.
step 05
Paint the ground plane with a mix of browns and grays, creating a sense of depth and texture.
step 06
Add the figures and market stalls, paying attention to their relative scale and placement within the scene.
step 07
Refine the details of the figures and market stalls, adding highlights and shadows to create a sense of form.
step 08
Add final touches, such as birds in the sky or reflections in the windows, to enhance the overall realism of the painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · cerulean blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ivory black

Achieve the subtle grays and browns by mixing raw umber, ivory black, and titanium white in varying proportions. Use cerulean blue and white for the sky, and add a touch of yellow ochre for warmth.

techniques