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Dedication of the Temple, Oil on Canvas, Framed,
36x24 Akhenaton stands dedicating the temple at his new
capital, while Nefertiti stands for support at his left,
and the priests of the old ways stand to threaten him at
the right. The scribe sits and waits to carve the name
of the pharaoh, just to see how long he may remain
enthroned; his overseer waits for his chance to claim
the scepter and crown. These figures are from a
literature study on Tutankhamen. $1100.00
Classical Study of Five Figures, Oil on Canvas,
Framed, 48x24 Burnt Umber Underpainting which
accentuates the central figure; this piece draws the eye
to the female who seems to be the binding figure amongst
the four male personas. $1300.00
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Underpaintings were used by Van Eyck, in
the early 15th century, he explored the medium within
the linear conventions of tempera; first making a
detailed drawing in gesso then building up layers of
transparent oil glazes.
The technique was popularized in Italy by the Sicilian
painter Antonello da Messina and was used throughout the
Renaissance. The Venetians applied the technique to
canvas, which provided much more versatility. They
developed a freer style based on a rough monochrome
painting in tempera, which was then glazed with colors
mixed to the consistency of ink. Once the painting had
dried, it is varnished to protect it from dirt and to
enrich the color.
Academic painters of the 18th and 19th
centuries did underpainting in black and grey oil, and
repainted in color. The range of colors was limited
however, and many have faded. In the 19th century,
developments in chemistry produced new and brilliant
pigments that keep paint fresh longer. Thus painters use
impasto, and underpainting has virtually disappeared.
Today underpaintings are done in translucent colors like
Burt Umber and Burnt Sienna mixed with white to create
varying hues. When the color washes are applied, the
warmth of the underpainting offers a glow that helps to
recreate life. For the frugal artist, it also allows the
painter to use the more expensive colors in smaller
quantity
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