plate no. 6680

Jeanne de Bourgogne

lithography, paperRomanticismhistory paintingfigurescastlehorsehistoricalclothinggallows

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in cross-hatching, stippling, and creating tonal values using line work. It also provides practice in depicting complex drapery and figures in a dynamic composition.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch of the overall composition, focusing on the placement of the figures, horse, and architectural elements.
step 02
Establish the darkest areas of the image using dense cross-hatching or stippling.
step 03
Gradually build up the mid-tones by layering lines and dots, varying the density to create different values.
step 04
Pay close attention to the direction of light and shadow to create form and depth.
step 05
Use finer lines and dots to render details in the figures' clothing and faces.
step 06
Add texture to the stone walls and ground using short, broken lines.
step 07
Refine the overall tonal balance, adjusting the values as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details, such as highlights and subtle variations in tone.

color palette

primary · black · white

secondary · gray

Vary the ratio of black to white to create different shades of gray. Use hatching and stippling to blend tones.

techniques

·Cross-hatching
·Stippling
·Line weight variation
·Tonal gradation
·Rendering drapery

common pitfalls

→Creating overly uniform tones, lacking depth and contrast.
→Failing to establish a clear light source, resulting in flat or confusing forms.
→Overworking the details, losing the overall sense of atmosphere.
→Inaccurate proportions in figures and architecture.

materials

surface · smooth drawing paper

required

·Graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B)
·Eraser
·Drawing paper (smooth or slightly textured)
·Ruler
·Pencil sharpener
·Blending stump or tortillon

optional

·Charcoal pencils
·Kneaded eraser
·Tracing paper

Use a variety of pencil grades to achieve different tonal values. Experiment with different hatching and stippling techniques to create texture and depth.

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