plate no. 9866

Le Soir Sur Les Terrasses

oilOrientalismgenre paintingfiguresarchitectureterraceskyfoliagecityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in a realistic style, as well as creating depth and atmosphere through color and value variations. It also provides practice in depicting complex textures and patterns.

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 outlining the main figures, architecture, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the basic color blocks for the sky, buildings, and terrace, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Develop the figures, paying attention to proportions, anatomy, and drapery folds.
step 04
Add details to the architecture, including windows, arches, and textures.
step 05
Render the foliage in the foreground, varying the colors and values to create depth.
step 06
Work on the intricate patterns and textures of the fabrics and carpets.
step 07
Refine the lighting and shadows, adding highlights and subtle color variations.
step 08
Add final details and adjust values to create a cohesive and atmospheric painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · cadmium orange

Achieve the warm, muted tones by mixing earth tones with white and small amounts of blue or orange. Use glazes of burnt sienna and umber to create depth in shadows.

techniques