plate no. 9117

Szene Aus Wagners Ring

Hermann Hendrich, 1913

oilRomanticismillustrationfigurefiremythologylandscaperobestaff

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting light and shadow in a dramatic scene, as well as practice creating depth through color and brushstroke variation. Students will also learn to create a sense of movement and energy with brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background fire and then the figures.
step 03
Establish the main light source and begin to build up the values, focusing on the highlights and shadows.
step 04
Refine the details of the figures, paying attention to the folds of the robe and the facial features.
step 05
Add texture to the ground and the fire using varied brushstrokes.
step 06
Glaze thin layers of color to unify the painting and create depth.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to enhance the drama of the scene.
step 08
Allow the painting to dry completely and then varnish.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · burnt umber

secondary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow

Achieve the fire colors by mixing cadmium yellow with cadmium red and a touch of burnt umber. Create the figure's robe by mixing cadmium red with burnt umber and a touch of ultramarine blue for shadows.

techniques

·dry brushing
·scumbling
·glazing
·alla prima
·impasto

common pitfalls

→Overblending the colors, which can result in a muddy appearance.
→Not establishing a clear light source, which can make the painting look flat.
→Getting lost in the details too early, before establishing the overall composition and values.
→Using too much paint, which can make the painting look heavy and overworked.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 18x24
·oil paints (yellow ochre, cadmium red, burnt umber, titanium white, ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow)
·linseed oil
·turpentine
·assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
·palette knife
·palette
·rags