plate no. 8029

Portrait of Antônio Luís Pereira da Cunha, marquis of Inhambupe

oilNeoclassicismportraitportraitfigureinteriortableclothingclock

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and rendering of light and shadow on the face. It also offers practice in depicting complex textures and details in clothing and objects.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the overall composition and proportions.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors, focusing on the background and large areas of the figure.
step 03
Develop the facial features, paying close attention to light and shadow to create form.
step 04
Work on the clothing, adding details and textures to the jacket and other garments.
step 05
Paint the table, objects, and other elements in the scene, refining their shapes and colors.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Refine the details and make any necessary adjustments to the composition.
step 08
Add final details and finishing touches.

color palette

primary · ivory black · burnt umber · cadmium red · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · gold

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. Create the dark jacket color by mixing black with ultramarine blue and a touch of burnt umber.

techniques

·portraiture
·glazing
·scumbling
·chiaroscuro
·rendering textures

common pitfalls

→Incorrect proportions in the figure.
→Overworking the details before establishing the overall form.
→Inaccurate color mixing, leading to unnatural skin tones.
→Failing to create a sense of depth and dimension.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

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