plate no. 4967

Jeune Fille Aux Mains Jointes

oilRococoportraitportraitfigurehairclothingfacehands

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in rendering skin tones and soft fabric folds. It also provides practice in creating subtle value gradations to achieve a sense of depth and form.

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, paying attention to the tilt of the head and the placement of the hands.
step 02
Establish the background with a thin wash of muted colors.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the skin, hair, and clothing.
step 04
Begin building up the skin tones with layers of thin paint, focusing on the subtle variations in color and value.
step 05
Define the features of the face, paying close attention to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 06
Work on the hair, creating soft, flowing lines and adding highlights and shadows.
step 07
Develop the folds and textures of the clothing, using a combination of blending and dry brushing.
step 08
Add final details, such as the jewelry and the bow in the hair, and refine the overall composition.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · cadmium red light · ivory black

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · alizarin crimson

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of raw umber. Use ultramarine blue and black to create the dark tones in the clothing and background. Mix alizarin crimson and white for the blush on the cheeks.

techniques