plate no. 2199

Joseph Haydn

oilBaroqueportraitportraitfiguremanclothingbookchair

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions, skin tone mixing, and rendering of fabrics. It also provides practice in creating depth through value and color variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, focusing on the head, shoulders, and hand.
step 02
Establish the background with a thin wash of dark brown and red, creating a sense of depth.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the face, hair, and clothing, using a limited palette.
step 04
Begin refining the facial features, paying close attention to the highlights and shadows to create form.
step 05
Develop the details of the clothing, including the collar, cuffs, and folds.
step 06
Add details to the book and chair, using subtle variations in color and value.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and colors as needed to create a cohesive image.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · burnt umber · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · sap green

Mix skin tones by blending white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. Use black and white to create shades of gray for the hair and clothing. Mix greens for the book using yellow and blue.

techniques