plate no. 9556

View of Cracow Suburb from Nowy Świat street

oil, canvasRocococityscapecityscapebuildingsstreetfiguresskycarriages

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective drawing, atmospheric perspective, and rendering architectural details. It also provides practice in depicting figures in a crowded scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 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 horizon line and vanishing points.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings and the church, paying attention to their proportions.
step 04
Add details to the architectural elements, such as windows, columns, and rooflines.
step 05
Begin to define the figures and carriages in the street, using simple shapes and gestures.
step 06
Apply a base layer of color to the sky, buildings, and street.
step 07
Build up layers of color to create depth and atmosphere, using lighter tones for distant objects.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · Prussian blue

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · ivory black

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining raw umber, titanium white, and a touch of Prussian blue. Use yellow ochre and cadmium red to create warm tones for the buildings and figures.

techniques