plate no. 8714

Antoine Henri Jomini

oilAcademicismportraitportraitfiguremilitaryuniformframemedal

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and rendering of facial features, as well as practice in depicting textures like fabric and metal.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic oval shape of the frame and the overall composition, focusing on proportions.
step 02
Lightly sketch the figure's head, shoulders, and main features, paying close attention to placement and size.
step 03
Block in the main color areas: the background, skin tones, uniform, and sash.
step 04
Begin refining the facial features, focusing on accurate values and subtle color variations.
step 05
Develop the details of the uniform, including the gold embellishments, medals, and epaulettes.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension in the figure and clothing.
step 07
Paint the gold frame, paying attention to the light and shadow to create a sense of roundness.
step 08
Add final details and adjustments to refine the overall composition and ensure accurate representation.

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · gold

Mix skin tones using yellow ochre, cadmium red light, and titanium white, adjusting the proportions for highlights and shadows. Achieve the gold color by mixing yellow ochre with a touch of raw umber and a hint of cadmium red light.

techniques