plate no. 7036

Portrait of Daria Aleksandrovna Troubetskaya

oilRococoportraitportraitwomandresshairfigurerococo

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in rendering skin tones and fabric textures. It also provides practice in creating soft, diffused lighting and subtle value transitions.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the figure's pose and proportions.
step 02
Block in the background with a dark, neutral tone.
step 03
Establish the basic skin tones, focusing on the highlights and shadows on the face.
step 04
Begin layering the dress, paying attention to the folds and ruffles.
step 05
Add the blue ribbon, capturing its color and texture.
step 06
Refine the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · raw umber · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson

Skin tones are achieved by mixing white, yellow ochre, raw umber, and a touch of alizarin crimson. The dress is primarily white with subtle variations of gray and beige. The blue ribbon is a mix of ultramarine blue and white.

techniques