plate no. 8960

Princess Tatiana Vasilievna Yusupova

oilAcademicismportraitportraitfiguredresschaircolumntable

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and rendering of skin tones, as well as practice blending techniques to create smooth transitions and subtle gradations of color, especially in the velvet dress.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to proportions and placement of the figure and objects.
step 02
Establish the background with thin washes of color, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, including the dress, head covering, and chair.
step 04
Begin refining the facial features, paying close attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 05
Develop the details of the dress, using layering and blending to create the velvet texture.
step 06
Add details to the chair, column, and table, focusing on accurate rendering of the forms.
step 07
Refine the highlights and shadows throughout the painting to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final details, such as jewelry and decorative elements.

color palette

primary · ivory black · yellow ochre · burnt umber · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · gold

Mix ivory black and ultramarine blue with varying amounts of yellow ochre and burnt umber to create the dark green of the dress. Use titanium white to lighten the skin tones and create highlights.

techniques