plate no. 7827

Portrait of Alexey Bobrinsky as a Child

oil, canvasRococoportraitportraitchildclothingfigurerococohistorical

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in rendering skin tones and fabric textures, as well as understanding subtle color variations to create depth and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on proportions and the placement of the figure.
step 02
Block in the background with a thin layer of muted green.
step 03
Establish the main shapes of the clothing with the dominant green color, paying attention to the folds and shadows.
step 04
Begin layering in the skin tones, starting with mid-tones and gradually adding highlights and shadows.
step 05
Add details to the clothing, including the intricate embroidery and buttons.
step 06
Paint the hat, focusing on the reflective surfaces and subtle color variations.
step 07
Refine the facial features, paying close attention to the eyes and mouth.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall form and create a sense of depth.

color palette

primary · green · titanium white · raw umber

secondary · ivory black · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows with white and umber to create muted tones. Achieve skin tones by blending white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber.

techniques