plate no. 6024

Charles Jenkinson (1727–1808), 1st Lord Hawkesbury (1780), afterwards Created 1st Earl of Liverpool (1796)

oilRococoportraitportraitfigurechairclothingskydrapery

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and capturing likeness, as well as blending techniques for creating soft transitions and subtle value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of color.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color, such as the skin tones, clothing, and background.
step 04
Refine the facial features, paying close attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Develop the details of the clothing, including the folds and textures.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Blend the edges of the forms to create a soft, realistic effect.
step 08
Add final details and adjustments to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · ivory black · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Mix skin tones using burnt sienna, cadmium red, yellow ochre, and titanium white. Achieve the burgundy color of the coat by mixing cadmium red, burnt sienna, and a touch of ivory black.

techniques