plate no. 3860

The departure of the volunteers (preparatory sketch)

oil, canvasRomanticismgenre paintingfiguresbuildingslandscapevillageprocessionchurch

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a crowd and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing the effects of light and shadow on various surfaces.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a rough sketch to establish the composition and placement of major elements.
step 02
Block in the background landscape and buildings with broad strokes.
step 03
Establish the basic values and colors for the figures, focusing on the overall shapes rather than details.
step 04
Refine the shapes and details of the figures, paying attention to their poses and clothing.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create form and dimension.
step 06
Paint the details of the church and surrounding buildings.
step 07
Add the details of the faces and clothing.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and harmonious painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · cadmium red light

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, ultramarine blue, and titanium white. Use cadmium red and yellow ochre to create warm flesh tones.

techniques