plate no. 6864

Bathing Horses

oilInk and wash paintinglandscapelandscapemountainstreeswaterhorsefigure

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in ink wash techniques, layering values to create depth, and depicting atmospheric perspective. It also encourages observation of natural forms and simplification of details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, including the mountains, trees, rocks, and the horse.
step 02
Begin with a diluted wash of light brown or gray to establish the base tones of the landscape.
step 03
Layer darker washes to define the mountains and rocks, creating depth and form.
step 04
Use dry brush techniques with darker ink to add texture to the trees and rocks.
step 05
Paint the horse with diluted brown ink, adding details with finer brushstrokes.
step 06
Add the figures and other small details with a fine brush and concentrated ink.
step 07
Create the water effect with horizontal strokes and subtle value changes.
step 08
Add final details and adjust values as needed to achieve the desired atmospheric effect.