plate no. 0435

View of a Street in Østerbro outside Copenhagen. Morning Light

oil, canvasRomanticismcityscapestreetbuildingstreesskyfiguresanimals

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering realistic light and shadow on various surfaces. It also provides practice in depicting figures and animals in a believable setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to perspective and the placement of major elements.
step 02
Block in the sky with light, blended tones, capturing the cloud formations.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the buildings, trees, and road, using a limited palette.
step 04
Develop the details of the buildings, including windows, doors, and architectural features.
step 05
Paint the trees, focusing on capturing the variations in foliage and light.
step 06
Add the figures and animals, paying attention to their proportions and placement within the scene.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final glazes to unify the painting and enhance the atmospheric effect.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · raw umber · burnt sienna

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red light · ivory black

Mix subtle variations of earth tones for the buildings and road. Use white and blue to create the atmospheric sky and distant elements. Add small amounts of red to the earth tones to create warmer hues.

techniques