plate no. 7315

La bouteille de vin orange

Le Corbusier, 1922

oilCubismstill lifestill lifebottlesguitarglasstable

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand the simplification of forms and the use of geometric shapes to represent objects. It also provides practice in color mixing and creating a harmonious color scheme.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition of the objects, focusing on their geometric forms.
step 02
Divide the canvas into the main color areas: background, table, and objects.
step 03
Begin by blocking in the background with the dominant blue-gray color.
step 04
Mix and apply the lighter beige color to the table surface.
step 05
Carefully mix the colors for the guitar and bottles, paying attention to the subtle variations in tone.
step 06
Fill in the shapes of the guitar and bottles with the appropriate colors, maintaining clean edges.
step 07
Add the details of the glass and the interior shapes within the bottles.
step 08
Refine the edges and shapes, adjusting colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · light blue-gray · beige · white

secondary · orange-brown · green · darker blue

Mix the blue-gray by combining white, blue, and a touch of brown. The beige is achieved by mixing white, yellow, and a small amount of brown. The orange-brown is a mix of red, yellow, and brown.

techniques