plate no. 9945

Moscow Street

Natalia Goncharova, 1911

oilExpressionismgenre paintingstreethorsecarriagefigurebuildingwindows

some experience helpful

This painting is great for practicing expressive brushstrokes and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and colors. Students can learn to capture the essence of a subject without precise detail.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the buildings, horse, carriage, and figure.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: red for the building and ground, yellow for the background building, white/blue for the horse, and black for the carriage and figure.
step 03
Add details to the horse and carriage, such as the wheels and harness.
step 04
Define the windows and architectural details with darker tones.
step 05
Refine the figure, adding the hat and bag.
step 06
Use bold brushstrokes to create texture and movement in the ground and background.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 08
Step back and adjust colors and values as needed.

color palette

primary · red · yellow · black · white

secondary · blue · green · orange

Mix red and yellow for the ground. Create the horse's blue-white by mixing white with a touch of blue. Use black and white to create various shades of gray for the figure and carriage.

techniques