plate no. 9101

King Charles II and Jane Lane Riding to Bristol

oilBaroqueportraitfigureshorselandscapetreesskyclothing

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering complex forms with light and shadow, as well as creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It will also challenge them to capture the texture of fabric and the anatomy of a horse.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures and horse.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Begin to define the forms of the horse and figures, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Develop the details of the faces, clothing, and horse's anatomy.
step 05
Add texture to the landscape and foliage using varied brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 07
Glaze thin layers of color to unify the painting and enhance the color harmony.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to bring the painting to completion.

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt umber · ivory black · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and using a limited palette. The horse's white is achieved through subtle variations of white, gray, and yellow ochre. Dark tones are created by mixing black and burnt umber.

techniques