plate no. 2748

Pompeji Have (House of the Chirurgus with the Vesuv)

oilPost-Impressionismcityscaperuinscolumnsmountainbuildingsskycityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering architectural forms with simplified shapes and colors. It also provides practice in creating depth through layering and tonal variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the columns and the mountain in the background.
step 02
Block in the sky and mountain with broad strokes, establishing the overall color and value range.
step 03
Establish the base colors of the buildings and columns, paying attention to the warm and cool tones.
step 04
Begin adding details to the architectural elements, focusing on the shapes of the ruins and the texture of the columns.
step 05
Layer in shadows and highlights to create depth and dimension, using broken brushstrokes to add texture.
step 06
Refine the details of the foreground, including the road and any visible objects.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and value contrast to create a sense of atmosphere and depth.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

secondary · titanium white · raw umber

Mix burnt sienna and ultramarine blue to create various shades of brown and gray for the buildings and mountain. Use yellow ochre and white to create the highlights on the columns and buildings.

techniques