plate no. 4685

Vittorio Emanuele III Inaugurates The XIII Legislature

Achille Beltrame, 1909

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)illustrationfiguresarchitectureinteriorceremonycrowdthrone

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering complex scenes with many figures and understanding atmospheric perspective to create depth. It also provides practice in depicting intricate details and textures in clothing and architectural elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a rough sketch to establish the overall composition and placement of key elements like the throne, figures, and architectural features.
step 02
Block in the main color areas, focusing on the large shapes of the background, the red curtain, and the mass of figures.
step 03
Establish the light source and begin to define the shadows and highlights on the figures and architectural details.
step 04
Start adding details to the main figures, focusing on their faces, uniforms, and decorations.
step 05
Gradually add details to the background figures, using lighter tones and less detail to create depth.
step 06
Refine the architectural elements, paying attention to the perspective and the details of the columns and walls.
step 07
Add final touches and highlights to create a sense of realism and depth.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers to unify the colors and add depth.

color palette

primary · red · black · gold · white

secondary · blue · grey · brown

Achieve the rich reds by mixing crimson with a touch of brown. Create the blacks by mixing ultramarine blue and burnt umber. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques