plate no. 7349

The Funeral Procession of Alexander the Great

Andre Bauchant, 1940

oil, canvasNaïve Art (Primitivism)history paintingmountainsfiguresprocessionchariotarchitecturesoldiers

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and detail, as well as practicing perspective to depict figures and objects at varying distances. It also offers an opportunity to study and replicate a Naïve art style.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the mountains, figures, and chariot.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, gradually adding subtle variations.
step 03
Paint the mountains using a mix of browns, ochres, and whites, focusing on texture.
step 04
Establish the base colors for the figures and chariot, paying attention to the color palette.
step 05
Add details to the figures, including clothing, faces, and weapons.
step 06
Paint the architectural structure with gold and red details.
step 07
Refine the foreground with rocks and vegetation.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · titanium white · gold

Mix browns for the mountains by combining burnt umber, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix greens for the foliage by combining blue and yellow.

techniques