plate no. 5168

View of the New Market Place in Dresden from the Moritzstrasse

oil, canvasRocococityscapecityscapebuildingsarchitectureskyfiguresplaza

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective, atmospheric perspective, 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 composition, focusing on the perspective lines of the buildings and the placement of the main structures.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue-gray wash, allowing for subtle variations in tone.
step 03
Establish the basic values of the buildings, using a mix of browns and grays, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, columns, and architectural ornaments, using smaller brushes.
step 05
Paint the ground plane with a warm brown tone, creating a sense of depth and perspective.
step 06
Add figures and carts to the plaza, using small brushstrokes and varying colors to create a sense of movement and activity.
step 07
Refine the details of the sky, buildings, and figures, adding highlights and shadows to create depth and realism.
step 08
Add final touches, such as subtle atmospheric effects and details in the foreground.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · Prussian blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ivory black

Mix raw umber and white for the buildings, adding small amounts of blue or yellow ochre to adjust the tone. Use a mix of Prussian blue and white for the sky, adding a touch of raw umber to create a hazy effect.

techniques