plate no. 5336

Interior of a Mosque

Sevket Dag, 1928

oil, canvasImpressionisminteriormosqueinteriorarchitecturestained glassfigureprayer

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering complex architectural details with loose brushwork and capturing the interplay of light and shadow within an interior space. Students will also learn to create depth and atmosphere using color temperature and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and perspective.
step 02
Block in the major shapes and areas of color using thin washes.
step 03
Establish the darkest and lightest values to create a sense of depth.
step 04
Begin building up layers of paint, focusing on capturing the texture and details of the architecture.
step 05
Pay close attention to the light source and how it affects the colors and values in the scene.
step 06
Add details to the stained glass window, using small brushstrokes of bright color.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of realism.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and harmonious painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · yellow ochre

Achieve the warm browns by mixing burnt umber with raw sienna and a touch of yellow ochre. Use ultramarine blue and white to create cool grays for the architectural details. Mix cadmium red and yellow ochre for the red and orange hues of the stained glass.

techniques