plate no. 5856

Rue Jouvenet, Rouen

oil, canvasImpressionismcityscapebuildingsstreetfiguresskycloudscityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and color mixing to create a sense of depth. It also provides practice in capturing the texture of buildings and the movement of light.

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 perspective of the street and buildings.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the buildings, sky, and street using thin washes.
step 03
Establish the light and shadow patterns, paying attention to the direction of the light source.
step 04
Develop the details of the buildings, adding windows, doors, and architectural elements.
step 05
Refine the colors and values, mixing subtle variations to create depth and atmosphere.
step 06
Add the figures in the street, simplifying their forms and focusing on their placement within the composition.
step 07
Create texture with visible brushstrokes, especially in the buildings and street.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to enhance the overall impression.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · raw umber · viridian

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, and white. Use yellow ochre and white to create the warm tones of the buildings. Add small amounts of cadmium red to warm up the browns and grays.

techniques