plate no. 9344

Portrait of Eleonore von Wilke, Countess Finkh

Lovis Corinth, 1907

oilImpressionismportraitportraitwomandresshatfanbackground

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing for skin tones and fabrics, and capturing the impressionistic style through loose brushwork. It also provides practice in rendering complex textures and patterns.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Establish the main light and shadow areas with a thin wash of color.
step 03
Begin layering colors for the skin tones, focusing on subtle variations.
step 04
Block in the colors of the dress and hat, paying attention to the folds and textures.
step 05
Add details to the face, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 06
Develop the background pattern with loose brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the details of the dress, hat, and fan, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve a cohesive look.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · titanium white · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · raw umber · ivory black · viridian

Mix skin tones using cadmium red, yellow ochre, and titanium white, adjusting the proportions for highlights and shadows. Create the blue of the dress by mixing cerulean blue with white and a touch of other colors for variation.

techniques