plate no. 4710

Promenade in the Tuileries gardens

oilAcademicismgenre paintingfigurestreesparkclothingchildrenstatue

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in light and shadow, as well as creating depth through atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to mix subtle color variations to depict fabrics and foliage.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the main tree.
step 02
Establish the background with broad washes of color, paying attention to the atmospheric perspective.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures, using simplified forms and values.
step 04
Begin refining the details of the figures, starting with the faces and hands.
step 05
Add details to the clothing, paying attention to the folds and textures.
step 06
Develop the foliage of the trees, using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Refine the details and make any necessary adjustments to the composition.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium yellow · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of green by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt sienna. Achieve the skin tones by mixing titanium white, yellow ochre, and a small amount of burnt sienna.

techniques