plate no. 0139

Unter den Linden nach dem Regen

oilImpressionismcityscapecityscapestreetfiguresbuildingsraincarriages

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 simplifying complex scenes into essential shapes and values.

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 perspective lines of the street and buildings.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of burnt umber or a similar earth tone.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings, figures, and carriages, using simplified forms and values.
step 04
Begin layering colors, starting with the darker tones and gradually adding highlights.
step 05
Focus on capturing the reflections in the wet street, using vertical brushstrokes and subtle color variations.
step 06
Add details to the figures and carriages, but avoid overworking them.
step 07
Refine the sky and atmospheric effects, blending colors and values to create a sense of depth.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to enhance the sense of light and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth colors with white and small amounts of blue or black. Use glazes of thinned colors to create depth and luminosity.

techniques