plate no. 2681

Woman in a Street

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismcityscapestreetbuildingsfigurearchitecturetownshadows

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the effects of light and shadow on a street scene. It also provides practice in simplifying complex architectural forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and the road, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and vanishing point.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the sky and the road.
step 04
Add the darker tones of the buildings and shadows.
step 05
Refine the shapes of the buildings and add details such as windows and doors.
step 06
Paint the figures, focusing on their silhouettes and simple forms.
step 07
Add highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 08
Adjust values and refine details to create a cohesive composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · ultramarine blue

secondary · titanium white · raw sienna · cadmium red

Mix yellow ochre and burnt umber for the warm tones of the road and buildings. Add ultramarine blue to burnt umber to create the cool grays of the stone. Use titanium white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques