plate no. 2052

Louis Philippe D'orléans, Duc de Chartres en 1792

oilRomanticismportraitportraitfiguremilitary uniformlandscapeskyclouds

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and capturing likeness, as well as blending techniques to create smooth transitions in skin tones and fabric.

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 to establish the proportions and pose of the figure.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: the background sky, the figure's clothing, and the landscape.
step 03
Focus on the face, building up layers of color to create the skin tones and features.
step 04
Add details to the uniform, paying attention to the gold trim and buttons.
step 05
Refine the background landscape, adding depth and atmosphere.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create form and dimension.
step 07
Glaze the painting to unify the colors and add depth.
step 08
Add final details and adjust values as needed.

color palette

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

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Mix black and umber for the uniform, adding touches of blue for depth. Use white and blue for the sky, adding touches of yellow and red for the sunset.

techniques