plate no. 9611

Madame Jacques Louis Leblanc Francoise Poncelle

oilNeoclassicismportraitportraitfiguredressjewelrychairtable

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and rendering of skin tones, as well as practice in depicting fabric and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall composition and proportions of the figure.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and areas of color, focusing on the background, dress, and skin tones.
step 03
Develop the values and shading of the face, paying close attention to the subtle transitions in light and shadow.
step 04
Refine the details of the dress, including the folds and textures of the fabric.
step 05
Add the jewelry and other accessories, paying attention to their reflective qualities.
step 06
Work on the patterned fabric, simplifying the design to focus on color and value relationships.
step 07
Refine the background and add any final details.
step 08
Varnish the painting to protect it and enhance the colors.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue · gold

Achieve skin tones by mixing titanium white, yellow ochre, and a touch of cadmium red light. Use ivory black and burnt umber for dark areas, gradually lightening with white for highlights.

techniques