plate no. 2828

Winter Afternoon Old Munich

oil, canvasImpressionismcityscapebuildingssnowfigurestreescityscapewinter

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and creating a sense of depth through subtle value and color changes. It also provides practice in rendering architectural forms and figures in a muted, impressionistic style.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main shapes: buildings, figures, and the fountain.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of neutral tones, focusing on the light and shadow patterns.
step 03
Block in the larger areas of color, such as the sky, snow, and building facades, using a limited palette.
step 04
Develop the details of the buildings, paying attention to the subtle variations in color and value.
step 05
Add the figures and the fountain, refining their shapes and values to integrate them into the scene.
step 06
Paint the trees and branches, using a dry brush technique to create texture.
step 07
Refine the snow-covered ground, adding subtle variations in color and texture to suggest depth.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to enhance the overall sense of realism and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium red light

Achieve the muted tones by mixing white with small amounts of raw umber, yellow ochre, and burnt sienna. Use ultramarine blue to cool down the whites for the snow and sky.

techniques