plate no. 0011

Nu Assis.

Eugène Jansson, 1907

oilSymbolismnude painting (nu)figurenudestoolseatedmaleportrait

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, understanding anatomy, and using expressive brushstrokes to convey form and emotion. It also provides practice in limited palette color mixing.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the figure's pose and the stool, paying attention to proportions and angles.
step 02
Establish the background with thin washes of white, yellow, and blue, using directional brushstrokes.
step 03
Block in the main areas of the figure with a mid-tone brown, defining the overall shape.
step 04
Add darker values to create shadows and define the musculature, using short, directional brushstrokes.
step 05
Introduce lighter values to highlight the form and create a sense of volume.
step 06
Refine the details of the face, hands, and feet, paying attention to anatomical accuracy.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a harmonious and expressive effect.
step 08
Add final touches and details to the stool and background.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Mix various shades of brown by combining burnt umber with white, yellow ochre, and a touch of blue. Use more white for highlights and more umber for shadows.

techniques