plate no. 7582

Male Figure Standing

Edward Wadsworth, 1911

oilImpressionismnude painting (nu)figurenudestudioartistspaintingswindow

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, understanding anatomy, and creating subtle tonal variations to represent form and light. It also provides practice in capturing the atmosphere of an interior space.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the figure and the surrounding environment, paying attention to proportions and perspective.
step 02
Establish the overall tonal values of the background, figure, and foreground using thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin building up the form of the figure by layering in darker and lighter tones, focusing on the play of light and shadow.
step 04
Refine the details of the figure, such as the musculature and the contours of the body.
step 05
Add details to the background, including the paintings on the wall and the figures of the artists.
step 06
Adjust the overall composition and tonal balance to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to bring the painting to life.
step 08
Let dry and add a varnish layer.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

Achieve skin tones by mixing raw umber, yellow ochre, and titanium white. Use burnt sienna and ultramarine blue to create darker shadows and cooler tones.

techniques