plate no. 9095

Elizabeth of Russia in Tsarskoye Selo

gouacheArt Nouveau (Modern)history paintingfiguresarchitecturetreesgardenclothingsky

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering complex patterns and textures, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective and figure painting within a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main shapes: the building, figures, trees, and garden layout.
step 02
Establish the background sky and distant garden with diluted washes, focusing on atmospheric perspective.
step 03
Block in the basic colors of the building's architecture, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Start painting the figures, beginning with the largest figure in the foreground, focusing on the folds and patterns of the clothing.
step 05
Develop the details of the trees, using varying shades of green to create depth and texture.
step 06
Add details to the architecture, including the statues and decorative elements.
step 07
Refine the figures' faces and hands, adding subtle details to bring them to life.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · alizarin crimson

secondary · viridian green · burnt umber · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue, adjust with white for lighter tones. Create the off-white tones of the building and clothing by mixing titanium white with small amounts of yellow ochre and burnt umber.

techniques