plate no. 3166

House with Drying Laundry

Egon Schiele, 1917

oil, canvasArt Nouveau (Modern)cityscapebuildingscityscapelaundrywindowsmountainssky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in architectural rendering with simplified forms and expressive brushwork, as well as understanding color temperature and creating a sense of depth through layering.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, mountains, and laundry lines, focusing on proportions and perspective.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, mountains, and buildings using thin washes.
step 03
Begin adding details to the buildings, such as windows, roof tiles, and architectural features, using thicker paint and visible brushstrokes.
step 04
Develop the color variations and textures within each area, paying attention to the interplay of warm and cool tones.
step 05
Paint the laundry hanging on the lines, using a variety of colors and shapes to create visual interest.
step 06
Add details to the foreground, such as the ground and any vegetation.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed to create a cohesive and expressive image.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Achieve the muted earth tones by mixing burnt umber and raw sienna with white. Use small amounts of red and blue to create subtle variations in the browns and grays.

techniques