plate no. 4512

Train station Nollendorfplatz at night

Lesser Ury, 1925

oilImpressionismcityscapecityscapetrain stationnightbuildingsfigureslights

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting atmospheric perspective and capturing the essence of light in a nighttime scene. It also encourages loose brushwork and simplification of details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and the path, focusing on perspective.
step 02
Establish the dark background using a mix of blues, browns, and blacks.
step 03
Block in the general areas of light and shadow, paying attention to the light sources.
step 04
Add the warm colors of the lights in the buildings and along the path.
step 05
Refine the shapes of the buildings and figures with loose brushstrokes.
step 06
Create texture in the foreground with broken color and varied brushstrokes.
step 07
Add details to the lights and reflections to enhance the sense of atmosphere.
step 08
Adjust values and colors as needed to create depth and visual interest.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · titanium white

Mix dark blues and browns for the night sky and buildings. Use yellow ochre and cadmium yellow mixed with white for the warm lights. Add alizarin crimson to burnt umber for the reddish tones.

techniques