plate no. 7539

Retrato equestre de Carlota Joaquina of Spain

oilRomanticismportraitportraithorsefigurelandscapeclothingsky

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering fabrics, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective in landscape painting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a rough sketch outlining the basic shapes of the horse, figure, and background.
step 02
Block in the main colors of the background, focusing on the overall tonal values.
step 03
Begin defining the shapes of the horse and figure with broad strokes, paying attention to proportions.
step 04
Develop the details of the face, focusing on accurate placement of features and subtle shading.
step 05
Refine the details of the clothing, using highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and texture.
step 06
Add details to the horse's mane and tail, using a dry brush technique to create texture.
step 07
Add the final details to the background, including the distant landscape and sky.
step 08
Glaze the painting to unify the colors and add depth.

color palette

primary · ivory black · burnt umber · emerald green · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of green by combining emerald green with ivory black and titanium white. Create skin tones by blending titanium white, cadmium red, and yellow ochre.

techniques