plate no. 9407

Portrait of Prince Andrei Petrovich Obolensky

oilNeoclassicismportraitportraitfigurelandscapetreesclothingchair

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and capturing likeness, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective and creating depth with tonal values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall composition and proportions of the figure and chair.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the large shapes of the background, clothing, and skin tones.
step 03
Refine the values and colors within each area, gradually building up the details and creating subtle transitions.
step 04
Pay close attention to the light and shadow on the figure's face and clothing to create a sense of volume and form.
step 05
Add details to the background, such as the trees and foliage, using loose brushstrokes to suggest texture and depth.
step 06
Refine the details of the chair and the figure's hands, paying attention to the subtle variations in color and value.
step 07
Glaze thin layers of color to unify the painting and create a sense of atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · ivory black · yellow ochre · cadmium red light

Mix various shades of brown and beige by combining burnt umber, raw sienna, and titanium white. Use small amounts of ivory black to darken the shadows and cadmium red light to warm up the skin tones.

techniques