plate no. 0471

Княжна Лопухина

oilRococoportraitportraitfigurelandscapetreesclothinghair

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and rendering of skin tones, as well as blending techniques to create soft transitions.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the proportions of the figure and placement of key elements.
step 02
Establish the background with broad washes of color, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 04
Begin refining the facial features, focusing on accurate placement and subtle value changes.
step 05
Develop the drapery and clothing, capturing the folds and textures with careful brushwork.
step 06
Add details to the hair, creating a sense of volume and movement.
step 07
Refine the background elements, adding details to the trees and foliage.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall realism and depth.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. Use ultramarine blue and burnt sienna to create muted greens for the background. Mix white and red for the pink shawl.

techniques