plate no. 1102

Portrait of Ibnul Emin Mahmut Kemal

Feyhaman Duran, 1946

oil, canvasExpressionismportraitportraitfiguremanchairindoorclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering form with subtle value changes. It also provides practice in creating texture with visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the proportions of the figure and the placement of key elements.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of burnt umber and raw sienna.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, using darker values for the clothing and lighter values for the face and hands.
step 04
Begin to refine the facial features, paying close attention to the subtle variations in value and color.
step 05
Add details to the clothing and chair, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Work on the fur collar, blending browns and reds to create a sense of depth and warmth.
step 07
Add highlights to the face, hands, and clothing to create a sense of light and form.
step 08
Refine the details and make any necessary adjustments to the composition.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ivory black

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre

Mix burnt umber and ivory black for the dark clothing. Use raw sienna and yellow ochre for the skin tones, adding small amounts of cadmium red for warmth.

techniques