plate no. 2365

Julia Stroganova

oilRomanticismportraitportraitfiguredresschairtablejewelry

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions, skin tone mixing, and rendering delicate fabrics. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth and atmosphere through subtle value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main shapes: the figure, chair, table, and background.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure by blocking in the dark background and the general tones of the dress and skin.
step 03
Mix skin tones using a limited palette and gradually build up the form of the face and hands, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 04
Work on the dress, focusing on capturing the delicate folds and transparency of the fabric with thin layers of paint.
step 05
Paint the chair and table, adding details like the gold trim and the objects on the table.
step 06
Refine the details of the face, hair, and jewelry, adding highlights and shadows to create a sense of realism.
step 07
Add the lace details of the veil and dress.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the overall composition, ensuring that the values and colors are balanced.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

Skin tones are achieved by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. The dress is primarily white with subtle variations of gray and cream. The background is a mix of black and umber, with subtle variations in tone.

techniques