plate no. 0790

Fra Lippo Lippi

oilRomanticismportraitportraitfigureroserobebackground details

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Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in rendering subtle tonal variations to create form, and in capturing the delicate details of the subject's features and clothing.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the figure's pose and proportions.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color using a thin wash of burnt umber.
step 03
Gradually build up the darker tones in the face, hair, and background.
step 04
Add highlights to the face, robe, and rose to create depth and dimension.
step 05
Refine the details of the face, paying attention to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 06
Add texture to the robe and background using dry brush techniques.
step 07
Carefully render the rose, paying attention to the delicate petals.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve the various skin tones by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, and titanium white. Use yellow ochre to add warmth to the skin tones. Use ivory black sparingly to create shadows.

techniques