plate no. 9476

Josef Kriehuber Junior (Josef Franz Kriehuber), Kriehuber's second son

lithographyBiedermeierportraitportraitfiguremanclothinghairface

some experience helpful

Recreating this portrait will help students develop skills in rendering form with graphite and understanding value relationships to create depth. It also provides practice in capturing likeness and portraying details like hair and clothing.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall proportions and pose of the figure.
step 02
Refine the sketch, paying close attention to the facial features and the placement of the clothing.
step 03
Start adding values, beginning with the darkest areas, such as the shadows in the hair and clothing.
step 04
Gradually build up the mid-tones, using hatching and cross-hatching to create a sense of volume.
step 05
Pay attention to the subtle variations in value on the face to create a realistic likeness.
step 06
Add details, such as the texture of the hair and the folds in the clothing.
step 07
Soften edges where needed to create a more natural look.
step 08
Finalize the drawing by adding any remaining details and adjusting the values as needed.