plate no. 3226

Charlotte Rothsch, Baroness Anselm De Rothschild

oilNeoclassicismportraitportraitfiguredressjewelrybackgroundhair

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and subtle skin tone variations, as well as rendering delicate fabrics and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic proportions and pose of the figure, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: skin, hair, dress, background.
step 03
Begin refining the skin tones with subtle layers of color, focusing on highlights and shadows.
step 04
Develop the details of the dress, capturing the folds and textures of the fabric.
step 05
Add details to the hair, jewelry, and background elements.
step 06
Refine the facial features, paying close attention to the eyes and mouth.
step 07
Adjust the overall values and colors to create a harmonious and balanced composition.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · burnt umber · cadmium red light

secondary · yellow ochre · viridian · gold

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt umber. Use black and white to create the grey background. Mix white with a tiny amount of blue or purple for the dress highlights.

techniques