plate no. 2397

Wellington at Sorauren, 27 July 1813

oilRomanticismhistory paintingfigureshorsesmountainslandscapetreeswaterfall

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, landscape painting, and creating atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to mix realistic skin tones and create the illusion of depth.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background mountains and sky.
step 03
Establish the basic forms of the figures and horses.
step 04
Refine the details of the figures, including clothing and facial features.
step 05
Add details to the landscape, such as rocks, trees, and the waterfall.
step 06
Develop the light and shadow to create depth and volume.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to enhance the realism.
step 08
Glaze to unify the colors and create a sense of atmosphere.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · ivory black

Mix various shades of gray and blue for the mountains. Use burnt umber and yellow ochre for the earth tones. Mix red, yellow, white, and umber for skin tones.

techniques