plate no. 8579

Outside the Mosque

oilOrientalismgenre paintingfiguresarchitecturearchesrugsmarketcourtyard

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in realistic light and shadow, as well as creating the illusion of depth and perspective in architectural settings. It will also help with color mixing to achieve realistic skin tones and fabric textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall composition and perspective of the architecture.
step 02
Block in the main shapes of the figures and objects, paying attention to their proportions and placement.
step 03
Establish the basic color palette by applying thin washes of color to the background and architectural elements.
step 04
Start building up the values and details in the figures, focusing on the light and shadow patterns.
step 05
Add details to the architectural elements, such as the arches, columns, and tilework.
step 06
Work on the textures of the fabrics, rugs, and other objects, using a variety of brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · raw sienna

Achieve skin tones by mixing burnt umber, yellow ochre, and titanium white, with small amounts of cadmium red for warmth. Create the turquoise tiles by mixing ultramarine blue, viridian green, and titanium white.

techniques