plate no. 0767

Henri Camille, Chevalier de Beringhen

oil, canvasRococoportraitportraitdoglandscapetreebuildinggame bird

experienced study

Recreating this painting would help students develop skills in portraiture, rendering fur and fabric textures, and creating atmospheric perspective in a landscape. It also provides practice in capturing realistic proportions and subtle color variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch outlining the main shapes and composition.
step 02
Block in the background landscape with broad strokes, focusing on atmospheric perspective.
step 03
Roughly sketch the figure and dog, paying attention to proportions and pose.
step 04
Begin layering colors on the figure's face and clothing, building up highlights and shadows.
step 05
Develop the details of the dog's fur, using short, broken strokes.
step 06
Refine the details of the background, including the building and foliage.
step 07
Add the final details, such as the lace, buttons, and the bird.
step 08
Glaze to unify the colors and add depth.

color palette

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

secondary · cerulean blue · cadmium red · sap green

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Create muted greens for the landscape by mixing yellow ochre, blue, and black. Browns are achieved by mixing umber, red, and yellow.

techniques