plate no. 5895

Lady in the loge

Lesser Ury, 1920

oilImpressionismportraitfigureportraithatflowersinterior

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose brushwork and color mixing to suggest form rather than define it precisely. It's also a good exercise in capturing a mood with limited detail.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and the main elements.
step 02
Block in the background with a thin wash of neutral tones, paying attention to the overall value.
step 03
Establish the main color blocks for the figure's clothing and hat, using broad strokes.
step 04
Begin to add details to the face, focusing on capturing the light and shadow.
step 05
Develop the floral arrangement with short, broken strokes of color.
step 06
Refine the details of the figure's hands and the red object in the foreground.
step 07
Adjust the overall color harmony and value contrast to create a cohesive image.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the painting's impressionistic feel.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · raw umber

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · sap green

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining the primary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Achieve the greens by mixing blue and yellow.

techniques