plate no. 7069

Towards Lipscani

Nicolae Darascu, 1921

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingsstreetfigurescityscapeawningsarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective drawing, atmospheric perspective, and creating depth with washes of color. It also provides practice in suggesting detail rather than rendering it precisely.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and street.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and vanishing point(s).
step 03
Apply a light wash of diluted yellow ochre or raw sienna over the entire surface to create a warm undertone.
step 04
Begin adding darker washes to define the shadows and architectural details of the buildings.
step 05
Use a slightly darker wash to indicate the street and the figures in the distance.
step 06
Add details to the figures in the foreground, using small brushstrokes.
step 07
Define the awnings and window details with darker values.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to create depth and interest.