plate no. 8877

Honoré Charles Baston De Lariboisière

oilNeoclassicismportraitportraitfiguremilitary uniformfurmaleclothing

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and capturing likeness, as well as rendering complex textures like fur and fabric.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch of the figure, focusing on accurate proportions and placement within the canvas.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: skin tones, background, uniform, and fur.
step 03
Refine the skin tones, paying attention to subtle shifts in color and value to create a realistic effect.
step 04
Develop the details of the uniform, including the gold embellishments and red fabric.
step 05
Render the fur texture using a combination of layering and dry brush techniques.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Refine the background, ensuring it complements the figure without distracting from it.
step 08
Add final details and adjustments to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ivory black · cadmium red · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · raw sienna

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber to create the dark tones in the uniform and background. Mix white with a touch of black and burnt umber for the fur.

techniques

·portraiture
·glazing
·dry brushing
·chiaroscuro
·layering

common pitfalls

→Inaccurate proportions in the initial sketch.
→Overblending skin tones, resulting in a flat, lifeless appearance.
→Failing to capture the subtle variations in color and value.
→Getting lost in the details of the uniform before establishing the overall form.