plate no. 6600

Charles Jenkinson, 1st Earl of Liverpool

oilRococoportraitportraitfigurechairclothingskycurtain

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and capturing likeness, as well as understanding color mixing for skin tones and fabric textures. Students will also learn about creating depth and atmosphere through subtle value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on proportions and placement of the figure and chair.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes, blending the sky and curtain colors.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, including the jacket, shirt, and legs, using simplified color masses.
step 04
Begin refining the facial features, paying close attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 05
Develop the details of the clothing, such as the folds in the jacket and the lace on the shirt.
step 06
Add details to the chair and other elements, such as the book and papers.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and colors as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · cadmium red · titanium white · ivory black

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · raw umber

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Create the red jacket by mixing cadmium red with varying amounts of umber and black for shadows, and white for highlights. Muted blues and grays are used for the sky.

techniques