plate no. 7775

Still Life With Pipe and Fruit Basket

Henri Catargi, 1967

oilPost-Impressionismstill lifefruit basketbookpipestill lifetablecloth

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice layering colors and creating form with visible brushstrokes. Students will also learn to simplify complex shapes into basic geometric forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the basket, book, and pipe, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the background and tablecloth with broad strokes of color.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the basket and fruit, focusing on the light and shadow patterns.
step 04
Add details to the book and pipe, refining their shapes and colors.
step 05
Develop the texture of the basket using short, visible brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add final details and adjust colors as needed.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall composition, making any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · raw umber

Mix burnt sienna and ultramarine blue to create the darker tones of the tablecloth and pipe. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Vary the proportions to achieve subtle color variations.

techniques