plate no. 0274

Femme au Chapeau

Jean Metzinger, 1906

oilPointillismportraitportraitwomanhatclothingfigurebow

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop their understanding of color mixing and applying pointillist techniques to create form and texture. It also provides practice in portraiture and capturing the likeness of a subject.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the woman, hat, and background.
step 02
Establish the main color blocks for the background, hat, face, and clothing.
step 03
Begin applying small, individual dots of color to build up the form and create visual texture.
step 04
Focus on layering colors to achieve depth and subtle variations in tone.
step 05
Pay attention to the direction of the brushstrokes to enhance the form.
step 06
Refine the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a cohesive and harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · yellow · blue · green · red

secondary · purple · orange · white

Mix primary colors to create secondary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create tints. Experiment with layering different colors to achieve the desired effect.

techniques