plate no. 2081

The descending street at Locronan

Maxime Maufra, 1906

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingsstreetskyvillagetreeschurch

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and broken color techniques to create a sense of light and depth. It also provides practice in capturing the texture of stone and foliage using visible brushstrokes.

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 placement of the buildings and the church.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, buildings, and ground using thin washes.
step 03
Establish the darkest and lightest values to create a sense of depth and form.
step 04
Apply broken color brushstrokes to the buildings and foliage, layering different hues to create texture and vibrancy.
step 05
Refine the details of the church and buildings, paying attention to the architectural elements.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to enhance the three-dimensional effect.
step 07
Soften edges and blend colors where necessary to create a harmonious overall effect.
step 08
Add final details, such as figures and foliage, to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow · titanium white

Mix various shades of gray and blue for the sky. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber for the buildings, adding touches of other colors to create variation. Mix greens from blue and yellow for the foliage.

techniques