plate no. 6154

Augustin-Joseph Comte de Mailly (1712-1794), Marquis d'Haucourt, Marshal of France

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Recreating this portrait will help students develop skills in tonal shading, rendering fine details, and understanding light and shadow to create form. It also provides practice in capturing likeness and portraying textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Begin with a light pencil sketch to establish the overall proportions and composition.
step 02
Outline the main shapes of the figure, including the head, shoulders, and clothing.
step 03
Start shading the face, focusing on the areas of shadow and highlight to define the facial features.
step 04
Work on the hair, using short, curved strokes to create the texture and volume.
step 05
Add details to the clothing, such as the folds, buttons, and embellishments.
step 06
Develop the background with subtle shading to create depth and contrast.
step 07
Refine the details and add any final touches to complete the portrait.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · raw umber · payne's gray

Mix ivory black and titanium white to create various shades of gray for the skin, hair, and clothing. Use raw umber and payne's gray sparingly to add depth and subtle color variations.

techniques