plate no. 9799

Street, Moscow

Aristarkh Lentulov, 1910

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingstramsskyfiguresstreet

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and color mixing to create a vibrant cityscape. It also encourages simplification of complex forms into basic shapes.

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 buildings, trams, and figures, focusing on composition.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, buildings, and street using thin washes.
step 03
Start adding thicker paint and visible brushstrokes to define the forms and create texture.
step 04
Mix and apply the various shades of green for the building details and rooftops.
step 05
Use bold strokes of red and yellow for the trams, capturing their shape and light.
step 06
Add details to the figures, keeping them simple and stylized.
step 07
Refine the sky with layers of blues, whites, and yellows to create depth and movement.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall vibrancy of the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow · red · blue · white

secondary · green · orange · purple

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows. Achieve various shades of orange by mixing red and yellow. Create muted tones by adding small amounts of complementary colors.

techniques