plate no. 8751

Still Life. Apples and a White Rose in an Oriental Vase

Samuel Peploe, 1924

oilPost-Impressionismstill lifestill lifeapplesrosevasefruittable

some experience helpful

This painting provides a good exercise in simplifying forms and capturing light with visible brushstrokes. Students can learn to mix colors to create a sense of depth and volume.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the vase, fruit, rose, and background elements.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and the table.
step 03
Add the base color for the vase, apples, and rose, focusing on the overall tone.
step 04
Begin to define the shapes and forms with darker and lighter values, paying attention to the light source.
step 05
Add the details of the rose petals and the design on the vase.
step 06
Refine the edges and add highlights to create a sense of depth.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values as needed to match the original painting.
step 08
Add final details and touch-ups.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cadmium red · viridian green · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt umber

Mix white with small amounts of blue and green for the vase and background. Use red and yellow for the apples, and mix greens with blue and yellow for the leaves and table.

techniques