plate no. 0374

Don John, the Winner of the 1838 St. Leger with William Scott Up

oilRomanticismanimal paintinghorsejockeyfieldskyfiguresfence

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering animal anatomy and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also offers practice in mixing realistic skin tones and depicting fabric textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the horse and jockey, paying attention to anatomical accuracy.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, field, horse, and jockey's clothing.
step 03
Begin refining the horse's form, adding highlights and shadows to create a sense of volume.
step 04
Work on the jockey's figure, paying attention to the details of the clothing and facial features.
step 05
Develop the background, adding the other horses and figures, and the distant trees.
step 06
Refine the details of the foreground, including the grass and the fence.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of realism.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers to unify the colors and create a smooth finish.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white · ivory black

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Mix various shades of brown for the horse by combining burnt umber, yellow ochre, and ivory black. Use white to lighten the colors and create highlights. Achieve the greens of the field by mixing yellow ochre and ultramarine blue.

techniques