plate no. 2883

Peasant Woman with chicken

Marevna (Marie Vorobieff), 1948

oil, canvasCubismportraitportraitwomanchickenchairhatgeometric

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand geometric abstraction and how to simplify complex forms into basic shapes. It also provides practice in color mixing to achieve muted tones and subtle variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic geometric shapes of the composition, focusing on the overall structure.
step 02
Divide the canvas into the main areas: background, figure, chair, and floor.
step 03
Block in the main colors for each area, using simplified flat tones.
step 04
Begin to refine the shapes and add subtle variations in color within each area.
step 05
Pay attention to the light and shadow to create depth and form.
step 06
Add details to the face and the chicken, maintaining the geometric style.
step 07
Outline some of the shapes to emphasize the geometric structure.
step 08
Review and adjust the colors and values to achieve a harmonious balance.

color palette

primary · Prussian Blue · Burnt Umber · Titanium White

secondary · Cadmium Yellow · Emerald Green · Cadmium Red

Mix white with blue and umber to achieve the muted tones of the background and figure. Use small amounts of red and yellow to create the skin tones and the chicken's comb.

techniques