plate no. 1802

Alexandr Matveevich Dmitriev-Mamonov

oil, canvasNeoclassicismportraitportraitfigureclothingfurjewelrymale

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and subtle skin tone blending. It also provides practice in rendering textures like fur and fabric.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the figure's pose and proportions.
step 02
Block in the background with a dark, neutral tone.
step 03
Establish the basic skin tones and hair color, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 04
Paint the clothing, focusing on the folds and drapery.
step 05
Render the fur collar, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Add the details of the jewelry and embellishments.
step 07
Refine the facial features, paying close attention to the eyes and mouth.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the form.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · ultramarine blue · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt umber

Mix skin tones using white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of blue or umber for shadows. Achieve the blue of the coat by mixing ultramarine with white and a touch of black. Use burnt umber and black for the fur.

techniques