plate no. 5568

The Wine Market at Jussieu

oil, canvasImpressionismcityscapebuildingstreesbarrelsstreetskycityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a scene with loose, expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, trees, and barrels.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of diluted brown or gray paint.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings and trees, using darker values for shadows and lighter values for highlights.
step 04
Add details to the barrels, paying attention to their cylindrical forms and the cast shadows.
step 05
Refine the brushwork, using short, broken strokes to create texture and visual interest.
step 06
Adjust the values and colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · ivory black

secondary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · Prussian blue

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, ivory black, and titanium white. Add small amounts of burnt sienna or yellow ochre to warm up the colors, and Prussian blue to cool them down.

techniques

·broken color
·atmospheric perspective
·scumbling
·value blocking

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the loose, expressive quality of the original.
→Creating too much contrast and flattening the sense of depth.
→Using colors that are too saturated and not capturing the muted tones of the painting.