plate no. 9753

The Wedding of the Bohemian, Munch Seated on the Far Left

Edvard Munch, 1925

oil, canvasExpressionismgenre paintingfigurestabledinnerroominteriorfood

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing mood through color and expressive brushwork. It also provides practice in depicting a complex scene with multiple figures and objects.

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 the figures and the table.
step 02
Block in the main color areas using thin washes of paint, paying attention to the overall value structure.
step 03
Start building up the details of the figures, using loose, expressive brushstrokes.
step 04
Add details to the objects on the table, such as the plates, bottles, and food.
step 05
Develop the background, using a limited palette of colors to create a sense of depth.
step 06
Refine the details and adjust the values as needed.
step 07
Add final touches, such as highlights and shadows, to create a sense of realism.
step 08
Allow the painting to dry completely.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Yellow ochre · Titanium white

secondary · Cadmium red · Viridian green

Mix greens by combining Prussian blue and Yellow ochre. Use white to create tints and lighten colors. Achieve skin tones by mixing red, yellow, and white.

techniques