plate no. 9145

Royalists Seeking Safety

oilRomanticismgenre paintingfiguresinteriortabledoorwayclothinghistorical

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in complex poses and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing the textures of different materials, such as fabric and wood.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to the placement and proportions of the figures and objects.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of burnt umber or a similar earth tone.
step 03
Begin blocking in the main colors of the background and larger objects, focusing on accurate color relationships.
step 04
Develop the figures, starting with the faces and hands, and then moving on to the clothing and drapery.
step 05
Add details to the objects and background, such as the wood grain of the table and the texture of the walls.
step 06
Refine the lighting and shadows, paying attention to the direction and intensity of the light source.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to create a sense of realism and depth.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall painting, making any necessary adjustments to color, value, or composition.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth tones with white and small amounts of other colors. Use glazes of diluted color to create depth and subtle variations.

techniques