plate no. 4854

The End of Breakfast at Madam Vuillard

oil, boardIntimismgenre paintingfigurestableinteriorchairsfloralbreakfast

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing subtle color variations and creating a sense of depth through layering and texture. It also provides practice in depicting figures in an interior setting with soft, diffused light.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of figures, the table, and chairs.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the background and then moving to the foreground.
step 03
Develop the colors of the figures, paying attention to the subtle shifts in tone and value.
step 04
Add details to the table setting, including the plates, glasses, and silverware.
step 05
Create texture in the background and foreground using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the details of the figures and the chairs, adding highlights and shadows.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and value contrast to create a sense of harmony.
step 08
Add the artist's signature.

color palette

primary · red · yellow ochre · burnt umber · white

secondary · blue · green · black

Mix various shades of brown and ochre for the floor and furniture. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix greens and blues for the floral wallpaper.

techniques