plate no. 7206

Arrangement in Pink and Gray (Afternoon Tea)

oil, canvasImpressionismportraitfigureportraitdressinteriortableteacup

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly capturing delicate skin tones and rendering fabric with subtle variations in light and shadow. It also provides practice in creating depth and atmosphere through soft edges and muted colors.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the figure, the sofa, the table, and the background.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of burnt umber or a similar neutral tone.
step 03
Block in the main color areas: the pinks of the dress, the blues of the cushion, the browns of the table, and the background.
step 04
Begin refining the figure's features, paying close attention to the subtle shifts in skin tone.
step 05
Develop the folds and drapery of the dress, using lighter values to indicate highlights and darker values for shadows.
step 06
Add details to the table setting, such as the teacup and saucer, using small brushes.
step 07
Soften edges and blend colors to create a sense of atmosphere and unity.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · alizarin crimson · raw umber

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Achieve the delicate pinks by mixing alizarin crimson with titanium white and a touch of raw umber to mute the color. Use ultramarine blue and white for the cushions. Mix raw umber with small amounts of crimson and blue for the darker tones of the table and background.

techniques