plate no. 7307

Portrait of Stanislas Augustus Poniatowski

oil, canvasRococoportraitportraitfigureclothinghatchainfeather

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering fabrics and textures. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth and form through subtle value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, paying attention to the placement of the head, shoulders, and hands.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the background and then moving to the clothing and skin tones.
step 03
Refine the facial features, focusing on capturing the likeness of the subject.
step 04
Add details to the clothing, such as the lace collar, chain, and hat.
step 05
Develop the shadows and highlights to create a sense of form and depth.
step 06
Refine the edges and details, paying attention to the overall balance and harmony of the painting.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to the face and clothing.
step 08
Glaze to unify the painting and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · ivory black · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

Mix skin tones using yellow ochre, raw umber, and titanium white, adjusting the proportions to achieve the desired warmth and value. Use ivory black and ultramarine blue for the dark clothing, adding burnt sienna to warm the shadows.

techniques