plate no. 1025

The Story of Klára Zách II

Aladar Korosfoi-Kriesch, 1911

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)history paintingfiguresarchitecturecastlemourningdeathhistorical

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, drapery rendering, and creating a muted, historical color palette. It also provides practice in composing a complex scene with multiple figures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch outlining the main figures and architectural elements.
step 02
Establish the basic color scheme with a wash of muted earth tones.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the figures and their clothing, paying attention to the folds and drapery.
step 04
Develop the architectural details, including the arches, columns, and castle in the background.
step 05
Refine the figures' faces and hands, adding subtle details and expressions.
step 06
Add the details of the clothing, such as the patterns and textures.
step 07
Pay attention to the lighting and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · viridian

Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth tones with white and small amounts of secondary colors. Use glazes of thinned paint to create depth and subtle color variations.

techniques