plate no. 3678

Portrait of Princess T.A.Trubetzkaya

oil, canvasBaroqueportraitportraitfiguredressrosehairjewelry

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering fabric textures. It also provides practice in subtle color mixing and blending to achieve realistic skin tones.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and clothing.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of dark color.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the skin, hair, dress, and accessories.
step 04
Begin refining the skin tones, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 05
Develop the details of the dress, including the ruffles, bows, and lace.
step 06
Add details to the hair and accessories, such as the rose and jewelry.
step 07
Refine the facial features, focusing on the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt umber · cadmium red · ivory black

secondary · sap green · yellow ochre

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, umber, and a touch of red. Use black and umber for dark areas and shadows. Mix green and yellow ochre for the ribbon.

techniques