plate no. 8887

Francis Hastings, Earl of Huntingdon

oil, canvasRococoportraitportraitfigureclothinglacebackgroundhistorical

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and capturing likeness, as well as understanding light and shadow to create form. It will also provide practice in rendering complex textures like fabric and lace.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic proportions of the figure and background elements.
step 02
Establish the main light and shadow areas using a thin wash of burnt umber.
step 03
Block in the local colors of the skin, clothing, and background.
step 04
Refine the facial features and add details to the hair.
step 05
Develop the textures of the clothing, including the lace and embellishments.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Refine the background and add any final details.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · ivory black · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix various shades of blue by combining ultramarine blue with white and a touch of black. Achieve skin tones by blending white, yellow ochre, and a small amount of red. Use burnt sienna and black for shadows.

techniques