plate no. 1417

View of Bath from Belvedere

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingsstreettreesskycityscapearchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and broken color techniques to create a sense of depth and light.

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 street, focusing on perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues and grays, using loose brushstrokes.
step 03
Establish the main value masses of the buildings and street with thin washes of color.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, using a variety of browns, greens, and grays.
step 05
Develop the street with warm and cool tones, paying attention to the shadows.
step 06
Add highlights to the buildings and street to create a sense of light.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · titanium white · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix various shades of gray by combining ultramarine blue, burnt umber, and white. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber to create earthy tones for the buildings and street. Add small amounts of alizarin crimson to warm the browns.

techniques