plate no. 6882

Place de la Madeleine, Marche aux Fleurs

oilImpressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingspeoplestreettramtrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing atmospheric perspective and rendering reflections on wet surfaces. It also provides practice in depicting figures and architectural details with loose, expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and street.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and background buildings.
step 03
Establish the main light and shadow patterns on the buildings and street.
step 04
Add the tram and figures, focusing on their general shapes and proportions.
step 05
Develop the details of the buildings, trees, and figures, using smaller brushstrokes.
step 06
Create the reflections on the wet street, using horizontal strokes and varying the colors.
step 07
Add highlights and details to the figures and buildings to create depth and interest.
step 08
Refine the overall composition and adjust the colors and values as needed.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · cadmium red

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining raw umber, ultramarine blue, and titanium white. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna to create warm highlights and reflections. Add small amounts of cadmium red for accents and to create depth.

techniques