plate no. 7933

Roma, Lungo Tevere

Włodzimierz Zakrzewski, 1970

oilRealismlandscapetreescityscapebuildingsstreetfigurespark

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in depicting atmospheric perspective and simplifying complex forms.

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 trees and buildings.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of neutral color.
step 03
Begin layering in the darker values, defining the tree trunks and shadows.
step 04
Add the lighter values, focusing on the highlights on the trees and buildings.
step 05
Use short, broken brushstrokes to create texture in the foliage and ground.
step 06
Introduce color variations within the shadows and highlights to add depth.
step 07
Refine the details, such as the figures and architectural elements.
step 08
Add final highlights and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · sap green

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining the primary colors. Use white to lighten values and create highlights. Add small amounts of secondary colors to create subtle color variations.

techniques