plate no. 8779

Mademoiselle Roberti

oilNeoclassicismportraitportraitfiguredresshatlacebackground

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 complex textures like fabric and lace.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic proportions of the figure and the main shapes of the dress and hat.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes, focusing on the overall color and value.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the skin, dress, and hat, paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 04
Refine the facial features, focusing on accurate placement and subtle value changes.
step 05
Develop the details of the dress, including the folds and highlights, and the textures of the lace and fabric.
step 06
Add the details of the hat, including the ribbons and lace, and refine the overall shape.
step 07
Work on the hands, paying attention to the subtle curves and highlights.
step 08
Add final details and adjust values to create a sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · Prussian blue · cadmium red light

Mix skin tones using white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Create the dress color by mixing burnt umber with white and a touch of blue. Achieve the hat's yellow by mixing yellow ochre with white.

techniques