plate no. 6812

Allegory of 1916 (Chronos)

Heorhiy Narbut, 1916

gouache, watercolor, paperArt Nouveau (Modern)allegorical paintingfigureclock towersnowwinterruinssky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as practice rendering textures like snow and aged stone.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and the clock towers.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and the snow-covered ground.
step 03
Add the darker values to define the shadows and create depth.
step 04
Begin to refine the details of the figure, including the robe, beard, and hourglass.
step 05
Work on the details of the clock towers, including the brickwork and the clock faces.
step 06
Add the snow texture and the bare trees.
step 07
Refine the lighting and add highlights to create a sense of realism.
step 08
Add final details and touch-ups.

color palette

primary · red · grey · white · blue

secondary · black · brown · yellow

Mix various shades of grey by combining white with small amounts of black, blue, and brown. Achieve the red robe color by mixing a deep red with hints of brown and black for shadows.

techniques