plate no. 6956

The Parting Kiss

oil, canvasRomanticismgenre paintingfiguresarchitecturemarketromancolumnscityscape

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering complex figures, drapery, and architectural details, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective and color harmony in a complex composition.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a detailed sketch outlining the main figures and architectural elements.
step 02
Establish the background with a light wash of color, focusing on atmospheric perspective.
step 03
Block in the main figures with basic shapes and values.
step 04
Develop the drapery and clothing, paying attention to folds and highlights.
step 05
Refine the facial features and expressions.
step 06
Add details to the architecture, including columns, arches, and mosaic floors.
step 07
Incorporate the market scene in the background, using smaller brushstrokes and muted colors.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · ochre · burnt umber · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of brown and ochre by combining burnt umber, yellow ochre, and white. Use small amounts of red and blue to create subtle variations in the shadows.

techniques