plate no. 3624

Still Life With Anemones

Theophile Steinlen, 1910

oilRealismstill lifeflowersvasebottlesstill lifetableanemones

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve muted tones and layering washes to build depth. It also provides practice in capturing the delicate forms of flowers and rendering glass objects.

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 objects and the overall composition.
step 02
Apply a thin wash of diluted neutral color (e.g., raw umber) to establish the base values and create a sense of atmosphere.
step 03
Begin layering in the background color, gradually building up the blue-gray tone.
step 04
Paint the vase and other objects, focusing on capturing their form and subtle variations in color and value.
step 05
Add the flowers, paying attention to their delicate shapes and the interplay of light and shadow.
step 06
Refine the details of the bottles and other small objects on the table.
step 07
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall realism and depth of the painting.
step 08
Allow to dry completely.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white · burnt sienna

secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and adding white or raw umber to dull the intensity. Use thin washes of color to build up layers and create depth.

techniques