plate no. 9649

Soldiers resting

oilRomanticismgenre paintingsoldiershorsesbuildingsfiguresvillageresting

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, perspective, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective and color mixing.

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 main shapes and figures, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the background buildings and landscape with thin washes of color.
step 03
Establish the basic colors and values for the figures and horses.
step 04
Begin refining the details of the figures, focusing on accurate proportions and facial expressions.
step 05
Add details to the horses, including their tack and musculature.
step 06
Develop the textures of the buildings and ground using various brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the lighting and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · Prussian blue

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, burnt sienna, ivory black, and titanium white. Use small amounts of cadmium red and yellow ochre to create warmer tones. Prussian blue can be used to cool down the colors and create shadows.

techniques