plate no. 2399

Philip Stanhope

oilRococoportraitfigureportraittablebooksdraperycarpet

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and capturing likeness, as well as practice rendering complex textures and details like lace and fabric folds.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to the proportions of the figure and the placement of key elements.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of paint.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, table, and drapery with simplified colors.
step 04
Begin refining the figure's features, focusing on accurate values and subtle color variations.
step 05
Develop the details of the clothing, including the stripes, lace, and rosettes.
step 06
Render the table and books, paying attention to the highlights and shadows that define their form.
step 07
Add the drapery and carpet, capturing their texture and patterns.
step 08
Refine the overall painting, adjusting values and colors as needed to create a cohesive and harmonious image.

color palette

primary · rose madder · ivory black · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

Mix various shades of pink and rose by combining rose madder and titanium white. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber to create the golden tones of the table. Achieve the green background by mixing yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of black.

techniques

·portraiture
·glazing
·scumbling
·blending
·rendering of fabrics

common pitfalls

→Inaccurate proportions of the figure.
→Overly harsh or flat lighting.
→Failure to capture the subtle color variations in the skin tones.
→Getting lost in the details before establishing the overall composition and values.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 18x24
·Oil paints (rose madder, ivory black, yellow ochre, titanium white, ultramarine blue, burnt umber)
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Assorted brushes (round and flat)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Rags