plate no. 5456

Portrait de Madame Roger Jourdain

oilImpressionismportraitfigureportraitdressflowersinteriorwindow

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in capturing likeness and rendering fabric with light and shadow. It also provides practice in creating atmospheric perspective and depicting subtle color variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the figure's pose and the main elements of the background.
step 02
Establish the basic values and color blocks for the skin tones, dress, and background.
step 03
Begin layering in the mid-tones and highlights on the face, paying attention to the subtle shifts in color.
step 04
Develop the form of the dress by adding layers of light and shadow, focusing on the folds and drapery.
step 05
Refine the background, adding details to the flowers and the window scene.
step 06
Work on the details of the hands and arms, capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to the face, dress, and background.
step 08
Glaze to unify the painting and adjust colors as needed.

color palette

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

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · cadmium yellow light

Achieve skin tones by mixing titanium white, yellow ochre, alizarin crimson, and a touch of ivory black. Create the dress color by mixing titanium white with small amounts of alizarin crimson and ultramarine blue. Use raw umber and ivory black for the darker areas.

techniques