plate no. 4622

Etude Préparatoire À "l'entrée D'urbain Ii À Toulouse"

oilRomanticismsketch and studyportraitfigurehatreligious figurerobe

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in limited palette painting, focusing on value relationships to create form, and using expressive brushstrokes to add texture and interest.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and hat using a light pencil or thin wash of burnt umber.
step 02
Establish the overall warm tone of the background with a thin layer of diluted burnt sienna.
step 03
Block in the main areas of light and shadow on the face, hat, and robe using variations of burnt umber and white.
step 04
Refine the facial features, paying attention to the subtle shifts in value and the planes of the face.
step 05
Add highlights to the hat and robe to create a sense of depth and dimension.
step 06
Use visible brushstrokes to create texture and movement in the background and clothing.
step 07
Soften edges where needed to blend values and create a sense of atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and adjust values as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · raw sienna · yellow ochre

Mix burnt umber with white to create a range of warm grays and browns. Use raw sienna and yellow ochre sparingly to add subtle variations in color temperature.

techniques