plate no. 0976

Place de la Republic

oilImpressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingsfiguresstreetstatuehorse carriage

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 simplifying complex scenes into impressionistic brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and statue.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the vanishing point.
step 03
Block in the main color areas for the sky, buildings, and street using thin washes.
step 04
Add darker values to define the shadows and architectural details.
step 05
Paint the figures and horse carriage using quick, expressive brushstrokes.
step 06
Create reflections on the wet street using lighter values and blurred edges.
step 07
Add highlights to the buildings and figures to create a sense of depth.
step 08
Refine details and adjust values as needed to achieve a cohesive composition.

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · cerulean blue · sap green

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining ivory black, raw umber, and titanium white. Use yellow ochre to create warm highlights on the buildings. Mix cerulean blue and titanium white for the sky.

techniques