plate no. 3112

Matilda Stoughton de Jaudenes

oilRococoportraitportraitfiguredressfeathersbookschair

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering fabric textures. It also provides practice in creating soft, diffused lighting and depicting intricate details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Establish the main areas of light and shadow with a thin wash of color.
step 03
Begin building up the skin tones, paying attention to subtle variations in color and value.
step 04
Work on the dress, focusing on the folds and highlights to create a sense of volume.
step 05
Add the details of the jewelry, feathers, and other accessories.
step 06
Refine the background, blending the colors to create a soft, atmospheric effect.
step 07
Add the books and other objects, paying attention to their shapes and textures.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the overall composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · yellow ochre

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of alizarin crimson. Use ultramarine blue and white to create the pale blue of the dress. Mix raw umber and yellow ochre for the gold details.

techniques