plate no. 6262

Accountant Danglars in 1815 in Marseille

drawingRomanticismillustrationfigureclothinglandscaperockshatsea

some experience helpful

Recreating this drawing will help students develop skills in figure drawing, value shading, and creating textures with hatching and cross-hatching techniques. It also provides practice in capturing the details of clothing and creating a sense of depth in a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch of the overall composition, focusing on the figure's proportions and pose.
step 02
Establish the main shapes of the background elements (rocks, sea, etc.).
step 03
Start adding darker values to define the shadows and contours of the figure and background.
step 04
Use hatching and cross-hatching to build up the mid-tones and create texture on the clothing and rocks.
step 05
Pay attention to the details of the clothing, such as the buttons, folds, and patterns.
step 06
Refine the facial features and expression of the figure.
step 07
Add highlights to create contrast and bring out the form.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and details to achieve a cohesive and finished drawing.