plate no. 3337

Isaac Henrique Sequeira

oil, canvasRococoportraitportraitfiguremanclothingbookchair

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as understanding how to depict fabric and textures with oil paints.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and composition.
step 02
Establish the background with broad, blended strokes of brown and red.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the clothing, chair, and face.
step 04
Develop the skin tones using layers of thin glazes, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 05
Refine the details of the clothing, including the folds and buttons.
step 06
Add details to the face, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 07
Paint the book and the lace cuffs, focusing on texture.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · cadmium red · viridian green

secondary · yellow ochre · raw umber

Mix greens by blending viridian green with ivory black and yellow ochre. Create skin tones by mixing titanium white, cadmium red, and yellow ochre, adjusting proportions for highlights and shadows. Use raw umber to darken shadows and add depth.

techniques