plate no. 0091

Memory

Aladar Korosfoi-Kriesch, 1905

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)allegorical paintingangelfiguresnakearchitecturedraperyallegory

some experience helpful

This artwork offers a great opportunity to practice detailed line work and understand how to create depth and form using only values of black and white. Recreating this image will help students develop precision and control with their drawing tools.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the overall composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and major elements.
step 02
Refine the sketch, paying attention to proportions and anatomical accuracy of the figures.
step 03
Begin adding details to the angel, starting with the face and hair.
step 04
Work on the wings, carefully rendering each feather with individual lines.
step 05
Add details to the drapery and the figure on the right, focusing on the patterns and folds.
step 06
Render the background elements, such as the architecture and the sky.
step 07
Draw the snake at the bottom, adding scales and details to its form.
step 08
Add final touches and refine the line work to achieve the desired level of detail and contrast.

color palette

primary · black · white

secondary ·

This is a monochromatic artwork, so no color mixing is required. Focus on achieving different values of gray through line density and shading techniques.

techniques