plate no. 4345

Doña María de los Dolores Gutiérrez del Mazo y Pérez

oilRococoportraitportraitfiguredressflowerstablechair

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering fabric textures. It also offers practice in creating subtle color variations and depicting details like lace and jewelry.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on proportions and placement of the figure and objects.
step 02
Block in the background with a neutral gray tone.
step 03
Establish the main shapes and values of the figure, including the dress, face, and hands.
step 04
Begin layering colors on the face, paying attention to highlights and shadows to create form.
step 05
Develop the details of the dress, including the floral pattern and the blue sash.
step 06
Paint the flowers and other objects on the table, focusing on their shapes and colors.
step 07
Add details such as the lace, jewelry, and facial features.
step 08
Refine the painting, adjusting values and colors as needed to create a cohesive and realistic image.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

secondary · rose madder · raw umber · cadmium yellow

Mix various shades of gray by combining ivory black and titanium white. Achieve the skin tones by mixing titanium white, yellow ochre, and a touch of rose madder. Use ultramarine blue and titanium white to create the blue sash and flowers.

techniques