plate no. 8588

Princess Louise of Prussia Princess Antoni Henryk Radziwill

oilRococoportraitportraitfiguredressjewelryhairfeather

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions, subtle skin tone blending, and rendering of fabric and jewelry details. It also offers practice in creating a smooth, blended background.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the oval frame and the basic shapes of the figure, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: background, skin tones, dress, and hair.
step 03
Begin refining the skin tones with subtle layers of color, focusing on highlights and shadows.
step 04
Develop the details of the dress, including the lace collar, red sash, and gold trim.
step 05
Paint the hair, using small brushstrokes to create texture and volume.
step 06
Add the jewelry, paying close attention to the highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth.
step 07
Refine the background, blending the colors smoothly.
step 08
Add final details, such as the feather in the hair and any subtle highlights.

color palette

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

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · gold

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

techniques