plate no. 5616

Dressing

oilImpressionismgenre paintingfiguredresschairinteriorstockingsshoes

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting the human form in a relaxed pose, as well as capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow on fabric. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth and atmosphere through color and brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the figure's pose and the placement of the chair and other objects.
step 02
Establish the main areas of light and shadow with a thin wash of color.
step 03
Begin building up the form of the figure, paying attention to the contours and proportions.
step 04
Add details to the dress, chair, and background, using small, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Refine the colors and values, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create a sense of form and volume.
step 07
Pay attention to the details of the face and hands.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · burnt sienna

secondary · ivory black · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

Mix white with small amounts of raw umber and burnt sienna to create the various shades of white in the dress. Use yellow ochre and cadmium red to create the skin tones.

techniques