plate no. 7535

Promulgation of the Constitution

oilUkiyo-ehistory paintinghorsesfiguresflagsbuildingbridgesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering figures and horses in a stylized manner.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the building, bridge, figures, and horses.
step 02
Establish the background sky with light washes of blue and orange.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the building, bridge, and flags.
step 04
Begin layering colors on the figures and horses, starting with the darker tones.
step 05
Add details to the uniforms, horses' tack, and facial features.
step 06
Refine the background elements, such as the trees and the stone texture of the bridge.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Apply a thin glaze to unify the colors and create a cohesive look.

color palette

primary · red · blue · grey · brown

secondary · yellow · white · black · green

Mix various shades of grey and brown for the horses and building. Achieve the red in the flags by layering a transparent red over a base of orange or pink.

techniques