plate no. 8120

Ingeborg, Frithjofs elskede

oilRomanticismportraitportraitwomanfalconmountainsclothingheadscarf

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and rendering of skin tones, as well as techniques for depicting fabric and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch, focusing on accurate proportions of the figure and placement of the falcon.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background, figure, and falcon using thin washes.
step 03
Develop the skin tones of the face and hands, paying attention to subtle variations in color and value.
step 04
Paint the details of the clothing, including the folds of the headscarf and the decorative elements on the dress.
step 05
Render the feathers of the falcon, using a combination of layering and dry brushing to create texture.
step 06
Refine the background, adding details to the mountains and sky.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Apply final details and adjustments to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Darken colors with burnt umber and black. Use ultramarine blue mixed with white for the dress and headscarf highlights.

techniques