plate no. 6785

Portrait of a Young Philippe D'Orléans, Duke of Chartres, Regent of France

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experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including rendering realistic skin tones and capturing likeness, as well as practicing techniques for depicting textures like fabric and metal.

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 proportions and placement of the figure.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes, focusing on the sky and drapery.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, including the armor, clothing, and hair.
step 04
Begin refining the facial features, paying close attention to light and shadow.
step 05
Develop the details of the armor, using highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 06
Add details to the clothing, including the folds and textures of the fabric.
step 07
Refine the hair, using small brushstrokes to create a sense of volume and movement.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · raw sienna

Mix various shades of gray by combining ivory black and titanium white. Achieve skin tones by blending cadmium red, yellow ochre, and titanium white. Use ultramarine blue mixed with white for the blue sash.

techniques

·portraiture
·glazing
·chiaroscuro
·rendering metal
·fabric depiction

common pitfalls

→Incorrect proportions of the figure.
→Overly harsh or muddy skin tones.
→Lack of attention to detail in the armor and clothing.
→Flat or lifeless rendering of the hair.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (18x24 inches)
·Oil paints (ivory black, titanium white, cadmium red, ultramarine blue, yellow ochre, burnt umber, raw sienna)
·Assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Rags