plate no. 7068

Sir George and Lady Strickland in the Park at Boynton Hall

oilRococoportraitfigureslandscapetreeslakedogclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, landscape painting, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering fabric and details in clothing.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to the placement of the figures and the landscape elements.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background, starting with the sky and distant hills.
step 03
Establish the values and colors of the foreground, including the trees, ground, and log.
step 04
Begin to define the figures, focusing on their proportions and poses.
step 05
Add details to the clothing, such as folds, buttons, and lace.
step 06
Refine the facial features and expressions of the figures.
step 07
Paint the dog, paying attention to its anatomy and fur texture.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to the entire painting, ensuring a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ivory black

Mix various shades of green by combining ultramarine blue, yellow ochre, and raw umber. Achieve the pink tones of the dress by mixing cadmium red with titanium white and a touch of yellow ochre. Use glazes of raw umber and burnt sienna to create depth in the shadows.

techniques