plate no. 8065

Lady Ursula Kneeling before Pompdebile (from The Knave of Hearts)

Maxfield Parrish, 1925

oilRegionalismillustrationfiguresarchitecturegardencolumnstile floorclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, rendering fabric folds, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides an opportunity to practice creating a balanced composition with a clear focal point.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and architectural elements.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors, establishing the overall value structure.
step 03
Refine the figures, paying attention to proportions and anatomical details.
step 04
Add details to the clothing, rendering the folds and textures.
step 05
Paint the background, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 06
Render the architectural elements, such as the columns and tile floor.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create form and dimension.
step 08
Refine the details and make any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw umber

Achieve the warm, muted tones by mixing burnt sienna and yellow ochre with varying amounts of white. Use small amounts of ultramarine blue and raw umber to create shadows and cool tones.

techniques