plate no. 3997

Pousada de Ciganos

Eduardo Viana, 1923

oilCubismcityscapecityscapebuildingsfiguresskycartshorses

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into geometric forms and understanding how to use color temperature to create depth and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and landscape.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, focusing on the overall value and temperature.
step 03
Refine the shapes of the buildings and add details like windows and doors.
step 04
Add the figures and horses in the foreground, simplifying their forms.
step 05
Develop the sky with soft, blended colors.
step 06
Add shadows and highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Refine the details and add any final touches.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall composition and make any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · raw umber

Mix blues and whites for the cool shadows on the buildings. Use burnt sienna and yellow ochre for the warm tones in the foreground. Add a touch of ultramarine blue to burnt sienna to create neutral tones for the roofs.

techniques