plate no. 9094

Girl with rabbits

oil, canvasRomanticismgenre paintingfigurerabbitsinteriorclothinganimalsfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering realistic figures and animals, as well as creating depth and atmosphere through subtle color variations and tonal values. Students will also practice painting textures like fur and fabric.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and rabbits.
step 02
Establish the background with thin washes of neutral colors, building up layers to create depth.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure and rabbits, paying attention to proportions and anatomical accuracy.
step 04
Begin layering colors to define the forms and create highlights and shadows.
step 05
Add details to the figure's face, clothing, and hair, as well as the rabbits' fur and features.
step 06
Refine the background and add any remaining details, such as the foliage and interior elements.
step 07
Glaze the painting with thin layers of color to unify the composition and enhance the overall atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · sap green

Achieve the skin tones by mixing raw sienna, cadmium red, and titanium white. Create the browns for the rabbits by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, and a touch of ultramarine blue. Use yellow ochre and sap green to create the greens for the foliage.

techniques