plate no. 0948

Richard Cumberland

oilRococoportraitportraitfigurelandscapecloudsclothingchair

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering fabric textures. It also offers practice in creating atmospheric perspective in the background landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the figure's pose and proportions.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: background, clothing, skin tones, and chair.
step 03
Refine the facial features, paying close attention to light and shadow.
step 04
Develop the folds and highlights in the clothing to create a sense of volume.
step 05
Add details to the background landscape, using lighter values to suggest distance.
step 06
Render the texture of the chair and any other details in the foreground.
step 07
Adjust values and colors throughout the painting to create a harmonious overall effect.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · red · white · brown · grey

secondary · blue · green · yellow

Mix various shades of red by adding white, brown, or black. Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow, and a touch of blue. Create atmospheric perspective in the background by mixing blues and greys with white.

techniques