plate no. 5483

Market

M. H. Maxy, 1920

oilCubismcityscapebuildingsfiguresstreetmarketskycityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in blocking in shapes and using visible brushstrokes to create texture and form. It also encourages simplification of complex scenes into basic geometric forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and street.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, buildings, and ground using thin washes.
step 03
Add the figures, simplifying their forms into basic shapes.
step 04
Build up layers of paint, using visible brushstrokes to define the forms and create texture.
step 05
Add details to the buildings and figures, focusing on capturing the overall impression rather than precise realism.
step 06
Refine the colors and values, adjusting the contrast to create depth.
step 07
Add final details, such as the signs on the buildings and the shadows on the ground.
step 08
Allow to dry and varnish.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix white with yellow ochre and a touch of burnt umber to create the light tones of the buildings and street. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky, adding a touch of burnt umber to dull the color. Mix burnt umber and ivory black for the dark shadows.

techniques