plate no. 7657

Musée du Louvre II

Petru Bat, 2018

oilImpressionismcityscapecityscapebridgeriverbuildingskytrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and broken color techniques to create depth and visual interest. It also provides practice in simplifying complex architectural forms.

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: the horizon line, the bridge, the building, and the riverbank.
step 02
Establish the sky with a thin wash of light blue and white, allowing for subtle variations.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the building and trees using muted grays, blues, and browns.
step 04
Paint the bridge structure with dark blues and grays, paying attention to the perspective.
step 05
Add the reflections in the water using horizontal brushstrokes and similar colors to the objects above.
step 06
Refine the details of the building and trees, adding small touches of color and texture.
step 07
Introduce highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired atmosphere.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · payne's gray

Mix various shades of gray by combining white, blue, and umber. Use yellow ochre and cadmium red sparingly to add warmth to the foliage and building.

techniques

·broken color
·atmospheric perspective
·scumbling
·wet-on-dry layering
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details, resulting in a loss of spontaneity.
→Failing to establish a clear sense of depth and atmosphere.
→Using colors that are too saturated, creating a jarring effect.
→Neglecting the importance of reflections in the water.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
·oil paints (titanium white, ultramarine blue, burnt umber, yellow ochre, cadmium red, payne's gray)
·palette
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·linseed oil
·odorless mineral spirits
·palette knife
·rags