plate no. 3766

Páteo Dom Fradique

Carlos Botelho, 1946

oilExpressionismcityscapebuildingsstreettreesfiguresarchitecturecityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting architectural forms with simplified shapes and understanding atmospheric perspective through subtle color shifts. It also provides practice in rendering organic forms like trees with expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, street, and trees, focusing on proportions and perspective.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, buildings, and street using diluted washes.
step 03
Establish the darker values of the trees and shadows, creating depth and form.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural features, using thicker paint and more defined brushstrokes.
step 05
Develop the texture of the street and walls with broken color and dry brush techniques.
step 06
Paint the figures and other small details, paying attention to their placement and scale.
step 07
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, adjusting as needed to create a sense of harmony and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · cerulean blue

Mix various shades of beige and gray by combining white, umber, and ochre. Use small amounts of red and blue to create subtle variations in the building colors. Mix greens with yellow ochre and cerulean blue.

techniques