plate no. 4918

Portrait of Infante Don Luis De Borbón

oilNeoclassicismportraitportraitfigureclothingtableclockroyal

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and rendering of light and shadow on the face and clothing. It also provides practice in depicting intricate details and textures, such as the gold embroidery.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, table, and clock.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the face, clothing, and table.
step 04
Refine the facial features, paying attention to subtle value changes.
step 05
Develop the details of the clothing, including the embroidery and ribbon.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Paint the clock and other details on the table.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the overall composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · burnt umber · raw sienna

Mix various shades of gray and blue for the clothing. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber for the gold embroidery. Create skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red.

techniques