plate no. 8330

Dr. Frušić with his family

oil, canvasRomanticismportraitfamilyportraitfiguresinteriorclothingfurniture

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and capturing likeness. It also provides practice in rendering complex fabrics and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background, including the wall and curtain.
step 03
Begin painting the figures, starting with the faces and hands, focusing on accurate skin tones and values.
step 04
Develop the details of the clothing, paying attention to the folds and highlights in the fabric.
step 05
Add details to the furniture and other objects in the scene, such as the table and pillows.
step 06
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and colors as needed.
step 07
Add final details, such as jewelry and facial features.
step 08
Glaze to unify the colors and add depth.

color palette

primary · ivory black · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium red · titanium white · raw sienna

Mix skin tones using white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, and a touch of red. Create the gold fabric by layering yellow ochre and burnt umber, highlighting with lighter yellows and whites.

techniques