plate no. 1315

Decorative Panel, Woman No. 2

Alberto Magnelli, 1910

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)portraitfigureportraitwomancoatdresspattern

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex forms into geometric shapes and understanding color relationships to create depth and dimension. It also provides practice in replicating patterns and textures using a limited color palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the figure, coat, and background.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: the background blue, the coat yellow, the dress purple, and the skin tones.
step 03
Add the darker shades to define the form of the coat and dress.
step 04
Introduce the green lines on the coat to create the leaf-like pattern.
step 05
Carefully add the small floral pattern on the coat using a fine brush.
step 06
Refine the facial features, paying attention to the highlights and shadows.
step 07
Add the red accents on the lips and dress.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and details to match the original painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · dioxazine purple

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · titanium white

The yellow ochre can be lightened with white to create highlights on the coat. The purple can be mixed with a touch of red to create the dress color. The background blue can be darkened with purple.

techniques