plate no. 5420

Paris, Montmartre, la Place du Tertre, l'hiver

canvas, oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingssnowstreettreescityscapewinter

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the mood of a winter scene using a limited color palette. It also provides practice in creating texture with visible brushstrokes.

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
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of neutral gray.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the subtle variations in the snow and buildings.
step 04
Develop the details of the buildings, adding windows, roofs, and architectural elements.
step 05
Add the trees and branches, using a dry brush technique to create texture.
step 06
Refine the snow-covered street, paying attention to the direction of light and shadows.
step 07
Add highlights and details to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · payne's gray

secondary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · cadmium red light

Achieve the various grays by mixing white with raw umber and a touch of Payne's gray. Use burnt sienna and yellow ochre sparingly for warm highlights on the buildings.

techniques