plate no. 0972

Vienna, the Lobkowitzplatz

oil, canvasRocococityscapebuildingscityscapeskyfiguresarchitectureplaza

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective drawing, color mixing for atmospheric effects, and rendering architectural details. It also provides practice in depicting figures in a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic perspective lines and shapes of the buildings and plaza.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Develop the sky with subtle gradations of blue and white.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, paying attention to the architectural elements.
step 05
Paint the figures, simplifying their forms and focusing on their placement within the scene.
step 06
Refine the details of the plaza, including the ground texture and shadows.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the painting and enhance the atmosphere.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt umber, yellow ochre, and ivory black with varying amounts of white. Achieve atmospheric perspective by adding blue to distant colors.

techniques