plate no. 3673

The Shooting Gallery, Moulin de la Galette

oilImpressionismgenre paintingfiguresinteriorarchitectureshooting gallerytrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing light within an enclosed space. It also provides practice in rendering figures in a loose, impressionistic style.

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 perspective lines of the room and the placement of the figures.
step 02
Block in the large shapes with thin washes of color, establishing the overall value structure.
step 03
Develop the background with loose brushstrokes, suggesting the trees and foliage.
step 04
Refine the figures, paying attention to their silhouettes and the way light falls on them.
step 05
Add details to the interior, such as the table and the architectural elements.
step 06
Build up layers of color and texture, using broken brushstrokes to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · cerulean blue · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

Mix various shades of brown and blue to create the muted tones of the interior. Use white to lighten the colors and create highlights. Mix yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the warm tones in the background.

techniques