plate no. 8387

Interior with girl

Henri Catargi, 1949

oilImpressionismgenre paintingfigureinteriortableflowerswindowchair

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and shadow with expressive brushstrokes and simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It also provides practice in color mixing to achieve a harmonious palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and then the figure and table.
step 03
Establish the main light and shadow patterns, using thicker paint for highlights and thinner paint for shadows.
step 04
Refine the shapes and details, paying attention to the contours and edges.
step 05
Add details like the flowers and the patterns on the dress.
step 06
Adjust the colors and values as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · cadmium yellow light

Mix blue and white for the dress, yellow ochre and burnt umber for the wood tones, and green and white for the foliage. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques