plate no. 9652

Triumphal Arch View

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismcityscapecityscapearchitecturestreetfigurestreesvehicles

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing atmospheric perspective and rendering reflections on wet surfaces. It also provides practice in depicting figures and vehicles with loose, impressionistic brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the Arc de Triomphe and the main street layout.
step 02
Establish the sky with broad strokes of yellow, orange, and gray, blending them softly.
step 03
Block in the Arc de Triomphe using muted blues, grays, and browns, paying attention to its structure.
step 04
Add the trees and foliage with quick, broken brushstrokes, using a mix of browns, greens, and oranges.
step 05
Paint the figures and vehicles with simplified shapes and colors, capturing their movement and reflections.
step 06
Create the wet street effect by adding horizontal strokes of light and dark colors, blending them to suggest reflections.
step 07
Add details such as streetlights, windows, and architectural elements to enhance the realism.
step 08
Refine the overall painting, adjusting values and colors to create a cohesive and atmospheric scene.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium orange · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix various shades of gray by combining ultramarine blue, burnt umber, and white. Achieve the warm, golden tones of the sky by blending yellow ochre, cadmium orange, and white.

techniques