plate no. 3296

Portrait of Lizzy Ansingh as a Young Girl

oilImpressionismportraitportraitfigurehatflowersdressprofile

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in capturing subtle skin tones and soft lighting. It also provides practice in rendering fabric and floral details with loose brushwork.

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 basic shapes of the figure, hat, and background.
step 02
Establish the background with broad, blended strokes of muted browns and grays.
step 03
Block in the main areas of the face, hat, and dress with base colors.
step 04
Begin layering and blending colors to create the subtle variations in skin tone.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to define the forms and create depth.
step 06
Paint the details of the hat, flowers, and dress, using loose brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the details of the face, paying attention to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 08
Add final touches and adjustments to create a cohesive and harmonious painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

secondary · viridian · alizarin crimson

Mix skin tones by blending white, yellow ochre, and small amounts of red and umber. Achieve the background colors by mixing browns, grays, and hints of green or red.

techniques