plate no. 6776

Mujer com Mantilla

Armando Reveron, 1933

oilPost-Impressionismportraitfigureportraittableinteriorshawlbottle

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose, expressive brushwork and capturing form with minimal detail. It also provides practice in creating a harmonious color scheme using a limited palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and table.
step 02
Establish the overall warm, muted background tone with a thin wash of color.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the figure, table, and background, using loose, visible brushstrokes.
step 04
Develop the form of the figure by adding darker values to create shadows and lighter values for highlights.
step 05
Add details to the figure's shawl and hair, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Define the table and objects on it with simple shapes and colors.
step 07
Refine the overall composition by adjusting values and adding subtle color variations.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

Achieve the muted tones by mixing white with small amounts of raw umber, yellow ochre, and burnt sienna. Use ultramarine blue sparingly to cool down the warm tones.

techniques