plate no. 8203

Sir Edward Cockburn and Colonel George Cockburn

oilRomanticismportraitfigureshorseslandscapemilitaryskycityscape

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as landscape painting with atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures, horses, and landscape.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background, starting with the sky and mountains.
step 03
Establish the basic values and colors of the figures and horses, focusing on accurate proportions and anatomy.
step 04
Develop the details of the figures' clothing and facial features, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 05
Refine the landscape details, including the buildings, ships, and foliage.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Blend and refine the brushstrokes to achieve a smooth, realistic finish.
step 08
Add final details and adjustments to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · titanium white · ivory black · raw sienna

Mix various shades of brown and green for the landscape. Use white to lighten colors for highlights and create atmospheric perspective. Mix red and yellow for the uniforms.

techniques