plate no. 9661

Rue a Ennery

Gustave Loiseau, 1912

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingsstreetskycloudsfigurehorse

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to create a sense of light and atmosphere. It also provides practice in depicting perspective and architectural forms with loose, expressive strokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the perspective of the street and the placement of the buildings.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue, adding hints of pink for the clouds.
step 03
Establish the base colors of the buildings using a mix of earth tones and grays.
step 04
Apply thicker, textured brushstrokes to define the details of the buildings, such as windows, doors, and roof tiles.
step 05
Paint the street with varying shades of gray and brown, using horizontal strokes to suggest the road surface.
step 06
Add the figure and horse, keeping them simple and suggestive.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors to create a harmonious overall effect.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and light.