plate no. 2106

Equestrian Portrait of the Architect Barthélemy-Michel Hazon in the Costume of a Turkish Mufti

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experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering complex textures like fur and fabric, as well as understanding how to create depth through atmospheric perspective and value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the horse and rider.
step 02
Establish the background landscape with broad, muted tones.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the horse and rider, paying attention to proportions.
step 04
Begin refining the details of the horse, including musculature and coat texture.
step 05
Develop the rider's clothing, focusing on the folds and textures of the fabric.
step 06
Add details to the face and hands, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 07
Refine the background elements, adding details to the architecture.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium green · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

Mix various browns and grays by combining raw umber, ivory black, and titanium white. Use yellow ochre to create warm highlights on the horse and rider's clothing. Mix greens by combining cadmium green and yellow ochre.

techniques