plate no. 7559

La Chasse

oilRococogenre paintingfigureslandscapetreesdogshuntingsky

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, composition, and creating atmospheric perspective. It also offers practice in rendering drapery and subtle color variations in skin tones.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main figures and landscape elements.
step 02
Establish the background with thin washes of color, focusing on the sky and distant mountains.
step 03
Block in the main color masses for the figures, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 04
Develop the light and shadow on the figures, gradually building up the form.
step 05
Refine the details of the faces, drapery, and other elements.
step 06
Add details to the landscape, such as trees and foliage.
step 07
Pay attention to the subtle color variations in the skin tones and drapery.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · raw umber · ivory black

Mix various shades of skin tones using white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Create atmospheric perspective by adding blue to the background colors.

techniques