plate no. 9700

The Table Garden

Childe Hassam, 1910

oilImpressionismgenre paintingfigureplantsinteriortablewindowcurtains

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow in an interior scene. It also provides practice in painting fabrics and floral patterns.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, table, and window.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes of warm colors for the curtains and cooler tones for the wall.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure's robe, paying attention to the folds and draping.
step 04
Add the base colors for the plants and pots on the table.
step 05
Begin layering colors on the robe to create the floral pattern, using a combination of blues, greens, and whites.
step 06
Refine the details of the plants, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 07
Add details to the table, including reflections and highlights.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the overall composition, ensuring that the colors and values are balanced.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · sap green · raw umber · cadmium yellow

Mix various shades of blue and green by combining cerulean blue, sap green, and white. Use yellow ochre and cadmium yellow to create the warm tones of the curtains and background. Add raw umber to darken colors and create shadows.

techniques