plate no. 9574

Elisabeth Konopasek

oil, canvasBiedermeierportraitportraitfigurelandscapeskytreeshair

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering skin tones, as well as landscape painting techniques for creating depth and atmosphere.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the oval composition and the basic shapes of the figure and landscape.
step 02
Block in the background sky and distant landscape with thin washes of color.
step 03
Establish the main values of the face and clothing, focusing on light and shadow.
step 04
Develop the details of the face, including eyes, nose, and mouth, paying attention to subtle color variations.
step 05
Refine the clothing and add details such as the lace collar and ribbons.
step 06
Paint the landscape elements, including trees and water, using a variety of brushstrokes.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Adjust colors and values as needed to achieve a harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber · ivory black

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · sap green

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Create atmospheric perspective in the landscape by adding blue to distant colors.

techniques