plate no. 9268

Portrait of Savka Obrenovic

oilRomanticismportraitportraitfigurelandscapedressjewelrycurtain

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones and fabric textures. It also provides practice in creating depth and atmosphere in the background landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch outlining the main shapes and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the skin, hair, clothing, and background.
step 03
Refine the skin tones by layering and blending different shades of flesh tones.
step 04
Add details to the hair, including highlights and shadows to create volume.
step 05
Paint the clothing, paying attention to the folds and drapery, and add details to the embroidery.
step 06
Develop the background landscape, focusing on creating depth and atmosphere.
step 07
Add details to the jewelry and other accessories.
step 08
Apply final glazes and highlights to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · viridian

Mix skin tones by combining white, yellow ochre, cadmium red, and a touch of burnt umber. Use ultramarine blue and ivory black to create the dark blues of the dress. Mix greens for the landscape using viridian and yellow ochre.

techniques