plate no. 3814

Madeleine and Rue Royale, Paris

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingsstreetfigurestreesvehicles

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Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective, capturing light reflections on wet surfaces, and creating dynamic compositions with figures and architecture. It also encourages loose brushwork and color mixing to achieve a sense of movement and atmosphere.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the building, street, and major figures.
step 02
Establish the sky and background with thin washes of color, creating a sense of atmospheric perspective.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings, paying attention to their values and colors.
step 04
Add the figures, using quick, gestural brushstrokes to capture their movement.
step 05
Paint the street, focusing on capturing the reflections of light and the wet surface.
step 06
Add details to the buildings and figures, such as windows, doors, and clothing.
step 07
Refine the highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final touches, such as the bare tree branches and small details in the foreground.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · ivory black

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining ultramarine blue, burnt umber, and white. Use yellow ochre and cadmium red to create warm highlights and reflections.

techniques