plate no. 1788

Main Entrance, Luxembourg Garden, Paris

oil, panelNew Realismlandscapetreesparkfiguresflowerspathsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

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 of the trees, path, and figures.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of gray and white.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the trees and foliage using dark green and brown.
step 04
Add mid-tones to the trees and ground, creating depth and form.
step 05
Paint the path with a mix of browns and grays, suggesting perspective.
step 06
Add touches of red and yellow for the flowers and highlights.
step 07
Indicate the figures with simple brushstrokes, focusing on their placement and scale.
step 08
Refine details and add final highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · dark green · brown · gray · white

secondary · red · yellow · blue

Mix various shades of green by combining dark green with brown, yellow, and a touch of blue. Achieve the grays for the sky and path by mixing white with small amounts of brown and blue.

techniques