plate no. 2410

Retrato del Governador don Miguel Antonio de Ustáriz

oilRococoportraitportraitfigureinteriorarchitecturecurtainstable

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice portraiture, including facial features and clothing details, as well as rendering depth and perspective in an interior setting. It also provides an opportunity to study color mixing for skin tones and fabric textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and key elements.
step 02
Establish the background, including the window view and interior details.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the figure's clothing and skin tones.
step 04
Refine the facial features and add details to the hair.
step 05
Develop the drapery and fabric folds, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 06
Add details to the table and other objects in the scene.
step 07
Glaze and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · ivory black · sap green

Mix skin tones using burnt sienna, white, and a touch of red. Achieve the blue of the coat by mixing ultramarine blue with a touch of black and white for highlights.

techniques