plate no. 9104

Portret Romana Potockiego

Teodor Axentowicz, 1900

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)portraitportraitfigureclothinghistoricalmancoat

experienced study

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

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the proportions and pose of the figure.
step 02
Block in the background with a thin layer of burnt umber and raw sienna.
step 03
Establish the main light and shadow areas on the face and clothing using a limited palette.
step 04
Gradually build up the skin tones, paying attention to subtle variations in color and value.
step 05
Refine the details of the clothing, including the folds and textures of the fabric.
step 06
Add the dark fur collar and the details of the belt.
step 07
Paint the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 08
Add the emblem in the background.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · burnt umber · ivory black

secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber to create neutral grays for shadows. Mix white with a touch of burnt umber for the white clothing.

techniques