plate no. 4444

Gone to Earth

oilRomanticismanimal paintinghorsesdogsfigureslandscapetreeshunting

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting movement and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering complex textures like fur and foliage.

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 horses, figures, and the overall landscape.
step 02
Establish the main value structure with a thin wash of burnt umber, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 03
Block in the sky and distant landscape with diluted blues and grays, creating a sense of atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Begin adding local color to the horses, figures, and dogs, using a limited palette of earth tones and reds.
step 05
Develop the details of the foliage and ground cover, using broken brushstrokes and varied textures.
step 06
Refine the figures and animals, paying attention to anatomy and movement.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create form and dimension.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the painting and enhance the overall mood.

color palette

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

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve the warm, earthy tones by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, and yellow ochre. Use ultramarine blue and ivory black to create cool grays for the sky and distant landscape. Mix cadmium red with burnt umber for the red coats.

techniques