plate no. 3160

Portrait of a Woman (possibly of the Lloyd Family)

oil, canvasRococoportraitfigureportraitlandscapetreesfoliagedress

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering fabric, as well as landscape painting techniques for depicting foliage and atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch outlining the composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and the main elements of the landscape.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background, starting with the sky and distant landscape.
step 03
Establish the basic tones and colors of the figure, paying attention to the light and shadow on the face and dress.
step 04
Refine the details of the face, focusing on capturing the likeness and expression of the subject.
step 05
Develop the folds and textures of the dress, using highlights and shadows to create a sense of volume.
step 06
Add details to the trees and foliage, using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture and depth.
step 07
Blend the edges of the forms to create a soft, atmospheric effect.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · ivory black · titanium white · rose madder

secondary · yellow ochre · raw umber · sap green

Mix various shades of blue for the dress by combining cerulean blue with white and a touch of black. Achieve the pinkish hues of the skirt by mixing rose madder with white. Create natural greens by blending yellow ochre and blue.

techniques