plate no. 8256

Medical College Hospital, Calcutta

oilRealismcityscapebuildingcolumnsfigurescityscapeskytrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective, architectural rendering, and capturing atmospheric effects. It also provides practice in painting figures in a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the building and the horizon line, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light, even wash of color.
step 03
Establish the main values of the building, focusing on light and shadow.
step 04
Add details to the building, such as the columns and windows.
step 05
Paint the figures in the foreground, simplifying their forms and focusing on their placement.
step 06
Add the surrounding landscape, including the trees and distant buildings.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of depth.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

Mix white with small amounts of raw umber and ivory black to create the various shades of gray and beige for the building. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna to add warmth to the landscape.

techniques