plate no. 0264

Peter Norden Sølling

oilNeoclassicismportraitportraitfigureclothinghistoricalmaleuniform

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and capturing likeness. It also provides practice in rendering fabric textures and details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, focusing on the head and shoulders.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of muted browns and grays.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color: skin tones, clothing, and hair.
step 04
Refine the facial features, paying attention to light and shadow to create depth.
step 05
Develop the details of the clothing, including the collar, ruffles, and buttons.
step 06
Add the gold epaulette and tassels, using small brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Blend and refine the transitions between colors to create a smooth, realistic effect.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall form and details.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ultramarine blue

Skin tones are achieved by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Muted greens and browns for the background can be created by mixing black, umber, and yellow.

techniques