plate no. 7327

Lady Sunderlin

oil, canvasRococoportraitportraitfiguredresslandscapetreessky

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering fabric textures, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective in landscapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the figure's pose and the placement of key elements like the trees and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the background landscape with broad washes of color, paying attention to the atmospheric perspective.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, focusing on the overall form and proportions.
step 04
Begin to refine the figure's features, paying attention to the light and shadow on the face and dress.
step 05
Develop the details of the dress, using highlights and shadows to create the illusion of folds and textures.
step 06
Add details to the background, such as the branches of the trees and the clouds in the sky.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed to create a sense of harmony and balance.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue

Achieve the subtle variations in the dress by mixing white with small amounts of yellow ochre, burnt umber, and black. Use glazes of alizarin crimson and ultramarine blue to create depth in the shadows.

techniques