plate no. 8232

The Dining Room after Lunch

Maxime Maufra, 1914

oil, canvasPost-Impressionisminteriorinteriortablestill lifedishesfurnitureroom

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors with visible brushstrokes and creating a sense of depth through color temperature and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition lightly on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, focusing on the overall color scheme.
step 03
Start building up layers of paint, using thicker brushstrokes to define forms and textures.
step 04
Pay attention to the color variations within each object, adding highlights and shadows.
step 05
Work on the details of the dishes and other objects, using smaller brushes.
step 06
Refine the overall composition and color balance, making adjustments as needed.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Let the painting dry completely and then varnish it for protection.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · viridian

Achieve the warm, muted tones by mixing yellow ochre and burnt sienna with small amounts of blue and red. Use white to lighten the colors and create highlights.

techniques